Giant Oceanic Manta Ray fish swimming toward water surface over corals

Rays in the Shallow Blue Waters.

This video footage shows a giant oceanic manta ray swimming slowly upward toward the water's surface, passing over a coral reef below. The manta ray's wide, flat body and large, curved fins move fluidly as it ascends through the clear blue water. The view from below highlights its light underbelly, with dark markings visible on its underside. The coral reef beneath the manta is detailed with various shapes and textures, adding depth to the scene. This giant fish starts swimming from a distant spot in the beginning of the clip then when it approaches the diver it soars upwards toward the surface.

Oceanic Manta Ray Soaring Below Sea Water's Surface on 4K Shot.

This stunning footage of the manta ray swimming was filmed by expert underwater cinematographers using high-resolution cameras, it is available in both 2160p 4K and 1080p HD, providing sharp, vivid visuals of the manta ray’s smooth movements. The landscape (16:9) format is perfect for documentaries, educational projects, or content focusing on marine wildlife and conservation, while the portrait (9:16) version is optimized for social media platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Oceanic manta rays are known as among the smartest fish. One sign of their intelligence is their big brain which is the biggest of all fish. This big brain helps them with their senses, behavior, and interactions with each other. Manta rays show their intelligence by solving problems and being curious. They like to explore and interact with things in the water, which shows that they are very smart. They also seem to learn from what's around them and from each other, which is unusual for sea animals. Manta rays also have complex migration patterns. They travel long distances in the ocean, following where their food is. This shows that they are good at remembering places and can adapt to different environments.