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MANTA RAY Rays are a variety of sizes. The manta ray can range from 18 to 23 ft. (5.5 to 7 m) across and can weigh up to 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)! Manta rays are completely harmless to humans, as they mainly feed on plankton and are unable to sting. These gentle giants are often featured in the “pet the animals” section of aquariums. Manta rays are quick to swim up to children and rub themselves against their little hands. These friendly creatures are also known for interacting with scuba divers in the open ocean.

See what it’s like to swim with a manta ray!

EAGLE RAY Eagle rays spend most of their time swimming in the open ocean, as opposed to stingrays, who prefer to spend their time swimming near the ocean floor. Eagle rays have a longer tail than stingrays, and their bodies are especially wide—their sides take on a wing-like appearance as they swim through the water. The spotted eagle ray is regarded as one of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean. They are known for their indigo-colored bodies and white spots, and they are sometimes seen jumping out of and skating across the ocean’s surface. Eagle rays tend to travel in large fevers .

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