manta ray

noun

Definition of manta ray

: devil ray especially : a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)

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the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

Recent Examples on the Web Is the manta ray drone destined to become a military robot? — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 23 Sep. 2021 Earlier this month, researchers tested a new drone in the South China Sea that resembles a manta ray. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 23 Sep. 2021 More manta ray viewing tour boats could also use the sites if the buoys were installed. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 July 2021 Citizen-science projects have popped up all over the globe in the past five years, from studying bandicoots in Australia to researching manta ray genetics in Peru. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2021 The state has asked the public to comment on a proposal to install mooring buoys to address overcrowding at two popular manta ray viewing sites off the Kona Coast. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 July 2021 Many family excursions are offered including fishing, manta ray trips, turtle quests, snorkeling, banana boat and doughnut rides and dolphin sailings. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 23 June 2021 The Manta gets its name from a pair of retractable wings used to hold a third of the solar panels that mimic the shape of a manta ray. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2021 Additional inclusions for stays of seven nights or more include one experience of a group stargazing session and one experience of manta ray snorkeling. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2021

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