Mobula rays also called “Devil Rays” for their horn-like fins. Despite the name, there’s nothing devilish about them. Mobula rays are gentle filter feeders glide effortlessly through strong currents, feeding on plankton while playing a vital role in the marine ecosystem. Sadly, mobula rays are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to overfishing and bycatch. Every encounter is a reminder of how fragile — and extraordinary — ocean life truly is. #MobulaRays #DevilRays #MarineLife #OceanCo

🤿 Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition Episode 3: From Global Threats to Local Wonders Sicklefin devil rays (Mobula tarapacana) may find a rare refuge at the seamounts surrounding Santa Maria in the Azores, but their journey to this sanctuary is far from safe. 🌊 These rays, like most manta and devil ray species, are among the ocean’s most threatened megafauna. They grow slowly, reproduce late, give birth to just a single pup after an exceptionally long gestation, and roam vast open-ocean habit

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