Today is World Manta Day! We’re celebrating these magnificent, intelligent (and sometimes massive!) creatures found across several of our regions in the United States. Did you know the giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world? They also have unique spot patterns on their bellies, kind of like human fingerprints. Learn just how big they are, and more fun facts: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/giant-manta-ray | NOAA Fisheries Service

Scuba Diver Encounters Giant Manta Ray Underwater #viralsnare #scubadiving #diving #underwater #foryou | ViralSnare

Didn't have manta ray on our Rockingham bingo card! While sightings of these gentle giants this far south are rare, the marine wonders here are anything but. This laidback seaside town, just 40 minutes south of Perth, is home to the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park—a haven of pristine beaches, turquoise reefs and unforgettable encounters. Think wild dolphin swims, playful sea lions, snorkel trails and shipwreck dives. Prefer to stay dry? Watch dolphins ride the waves from a glass-bottom boat or a