Manta Fowleri Collection

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton. Madhivafaru Reef, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from a boat at night, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora) swimming below, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

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The magnificent manta fowleri, also known as the reef manta ray (Manta alfredi), is a captivating creature that can be found in atoll passes and lagoons like Hanifaru Bay. These graceful giants engage in filter feeding, delicately sifting through the water to capture plankton. A portrait of a large female reef manta ray showcases its impressive size as it gracefully swims over a vibrant coral reef. In their quest for sustenance, these mesmerizing creatures can often be seen filter feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from boats at night. The sight of a manta ray with its mouth wide open, engulfing plankton near the surface of the water in Hanifaru Lagoon or North Ari Atoll, Maldives is truly awe-inspiring. Reef mantas are not alone in their underwater journeys; they often swim alongside other marine species such as Twinspot snappers and Remoras. Cleaner wrasse even offer their services by removing parasites from their majestic bodies while swimming close to coral reefs. These incredible interactions take place across various locations around the world including Okinawa, Japan and Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia. Whether it's exploring Pacific Ocean depths or venturing into Indian Ocean waters off Baa Atoll or Dampier Strait, these gentle giants continue to captivate us with their elegance and beauty. As we marvel at this pair of reef mantas visiting a colorful cleaning station on a vibrant coral backdrop, let us appreciate these remarkable creatures who play an essential role in maintaining balance within our oceans' ecosystems. Let us protect them so future generations may witness their magnificence firsthand.