Black and white Manta Ray fish swimming over corals in shallow sea water

Rays Swimming in the Tropical Sea.

This video shot shows a striking black and white manta ray swimming gracefully over a coral reef in shallow waters. The manta glides smoothly through the clear blue water, its distinctive black and white patterns standing out against the muted, rocky coral formations below. The reef is composed of large, flat corals and patches of rock, giving the seafloor a rugged texture. The manta ray moves effortlessly in this clip, its long, curved fins gently flapping as it navigates the underwater landscape. The shallow water allows for excellent visibility, highlighting the intricate details of both the manta and the coral environment.

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray Swimming in Its Habitat on Underwater Footage.

This 4K video of a manta ray swimming over brown corals was filmed by experienced underwater cinematographers using advanced high-definition cameras, it is available in both 2160p 4K and 1080p HD, providing incredible clarity and color. The landscape (16:9) format showcases the manta ray’s majestic movements, perfect for documentaries, marine biology content, and ocean conservation projects, while the portrait (9:16) version ensures that it can be shared on mobile platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts..

The daily life of an oceanic manta ray revolves around three primary activities: feeding, cleaning, and migrating. As filter feeders, manta rays spend much of their day searching for plankton, their main food source. They often cruise through nutrient-rich waters, where plankton blooms are abundant, sweeping their wide mouths open to filter thousands of liters of water per day. Manta rays are most active during feeding times, which usually occur in the early morning or late afternoon, depending on the availability of plankton. In areas with high concentrations of plankton, such as near upwellings or in shallow coastal waters, manta rays can be seen swimming in loops or forming feeding chains with other mantas.