What started as a calm Manta Ray tour quickly turned into chaos when Aimee decided to try riding a scooter for the first time ...

More than 300 miles off Mexico’s Pacific coast, a giant oceanic manta ray—its wingspan stretching around 15 feet across—glides past Madalena Cabral. She stays calm, and waits for the animal to see her ...

Some events in the ocean happen all the time but are very rarely seen by humans. So, when a manta ray researcher saw scarlet excrement streaming from a manta ray’s behind, she was surprised. “I've ...

Earlier this week, a giant manta ray made a rare appearance just off a Galveston fishing pier. Now, experts think they know what brought one of the Gulf's largest animals so close to shore. The ...

Dustin Heath was on the 91st Street Fishing Pier around 1 p.m. Monday when he noticed a dark, flat creature gliding near the surface. "It seemed to be a juvenile, and I'd estimate it at around 6-8 ...

Remoras have been observed diving into manta rays' backsides, although researchers can decided if they're seeking food or shelter. ullstein bild via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your ...

Scientists have discovered something about suckerfish that might make their underwater companions want to hide. The fish – known to attach themselves to marine animals – were documented using a ...

Remoras are often called “suckerfish” because of the suction cup-like organ atop their heads. It allows them to stick onto marine animals like whales, rays and dolphins so they can travel as ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida wildlife commissioners voted Wednesday to dramatically restrict the capture of giant manta rays and halt their export to foreign facilities. Commissioners declared the ...

"They're really wedging themselves into that area," said marine researcher Emily Yeager IFLScience/YouTube Suckerfish, also known as remoras, have been observed diving into manta rays' rear ends seven ...

Remoras (family Echeneidae) are ray-finned fish that are known to attach themselves to large marine animals, such as whales, sharks, and turtles. They get a free ride and sometimes food, and in return ...

The wildlife commission votes this week on a rule that still allows catching manta rays for aquariums. Lawmakers are pushing back. Florida's wildlife commission will meet on Wednesday to vote on a ...