Giant manta rays dive over 1,200 meters deep to explore the abyss

Giant Manta Rays' Deep Dives

Giant manta rays dive over 1,200 meters deep to explore the abyss. The world's largest rays may be plunging to incredible depths not to hunt, but to find their way through the vast, empty ocean.

A new study has revealed that oceanic manta rays can dive deeper than 1,200 meters below the surface. An international team of researchers tracked these rays using electronic tags to uncover the mystery of their deep dives.

Far offshore, oceanic manta rays are capable of diving to depths greater than 1,200 meters. - Calvin Beale

Their study suggests that the dives could help manta rays build "mental maps" of the ocean to guide their long migrations.

Author's summary: Giant manta rays dive deep to navigate the ocean.

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