DESCENDING 4K | S1 E12 | The Giant Manta Rays

[@codeninja1]

One of the coolest creatures on the planet for sure. Every time I see one it always seem like they're smiling. Just radiates peace.

[@AndresHernandez-yk5im]

I love that last line

[@jackyfleur]

Same here 😊it happen to be for me the best depression and Anxiety therapy support creature 🥰🥰😍😍

[@Nuketini]

majestic sea flap flap

[@nunya5230]

Lmao

[@aalksjwnsbajiqnqhshb5821]

Copied or may be someone copied u

[@hadescollectables7196]

Sounds like a name Ozziemanreviews would call them

[@Skorpyo_]

@Vihaan Jad why would anyone care about that

[@paulgreengod]

Majestic KZbin bozo

[@PokeSteve69]

that actually brought tears to my eyes that was extraordinary

[@Pathetique.]

We had the resemblance! Why do you think this occured to us?

[@mistermysteryman107]

Hahahaa wow. …..lol 😂

[@pearlii9821]

Me to

[@scottmealey596]

Despite my wife's paranoid concerns, swimming with manta rays is one of my top Bucket List items.

[@wherestawny]

Yes! me too!

[@jasonhorton9920]

Do it you simp

[@rafiashraf2769]

Jason Horton hahahahaha

[@CarlosGonzalez-kz1tu]

That and whale sharks

[@InitialHIRO]

@@oneskillpoint4669 but its not dangerous bru

[@clubcocotravels]

I was fortunate enough to have a pod/school Of Manta Rays swim underneath me, about 20-30 of them. But this encounter is pure magic! How lucky & beautiful guys. Cheers!!

[@THEDEPARTURESCHANNEL]

Amazing! Where did you find the Manta Rays?

[@clubcocotravels]

In open waters off of Cancun, Mexico in June 2014. It was the cherry on the cake after swimming with 4 Whale Sharks :)

[@shirsN]

These creatures seem peaceful but then still how can you go so so close to them? How can you not scare to such a huge fish?

[@AtraxJoe]

@@shirsN seriously? 1. u can't get that close to them if they (the mantas) don't want, 2. Not you are going that close, the mantas do and 3. fear is just a result of ignorance (eg this situation). Why should someone be scared of something like a peaceful plankton eating creature? Even facing a shark u don't have to be scared if u know what ure doing. Don't be scared, be respectful 👌. Cheers.

[@jamieturner4682]

They’re the eagles of the ocean. They’re so beautiful 😍❤️

[@iwasadeum]

My favorite marine animal as a kid. I had forgotten about these animals. They are truly one of the most majestic creatures to ever have existed.

[@victoria.4321]

I hope you get to go swim with them… child you has probably been waiting for that for a long time

[@emeraldheart9989]

Why am i crying watching this 😭 they just look so majestic swimming around the ocean. In my next life i'd like to be a manta ray.

[@JimmyGinjaNinja]

I came here after an extremely vivid dream I had about cliff diving into the most beautiful blue clear/blue water and having a close encounter with a giant manta ray. It was so real and I became lucid (realized i was dreaming). On top of that, I had my two daughters with me (my reason for living) and we could all breath under the water as we swam in this heavenly water with this beautiful creature. It was one of the most amazing dreams I ever had. After I woke up, I had to look that dream up, and I was blown away by the coincidences that connected my wake life to the dream interpretation.

[@ayanna6327]

This is beautiful

[@jakeraught4939]

I hate when people call their kids “my reason for living”. It sounds so performative

[@fighthive4808]

@@jakeraught4939 and i hate when people are unnecessarily negative :)

[@kumottakun6089]

And I love reading comments of strangers fighting each other on the internet lmao

[@Middyrose]

​@@jakeraught4939 Are you okay? Do you need a hug?

[@reannabrown1742]

That was beautiful! I cried when the Manta Ray slowly floated on top of you. I could only imagine what that felt like to be so close & connected to such a majestic creature ❤️

[@FabioSuave]

Just wow. The way they just glide. And the black one was so cool.

[@rangerdanner497]

OMG, it was nearly completely _black_ ! You guys must be lucky to encounter a melanist manta ray - I heard they are quite rare. Majestic experience, I'm envious as hell))

[@bazookabullet101]

Just realized that yeah, one of them doesn’t have the white underbelly

[@Mustang_Dan]

I cannot explain what it is about this show. I discovered it by accident on some backwater channel several years ago and it really blew me away. Never has anything or anyone inspired me to get out and travel like descending has. I do feel a little bummed at times watching though because Scott and Ellis and the rest of the gang not only seem like the luckiest divers in the world getting to hit all these amazing dive sites around the world that I'll never see they also have so much fun doing it. Makes one wish one were there for the party cause even if one had the time, money, and training to dive all the same sites, it wouldn't be half as cool without Ellis' charisma or Anna's lighting setting the scene.

[@pinkywinky911]

One word that describes Manta Rays: ✨MAJESTIC✨

[@padenshorey9179]

Swam with some of these beasts near Komodo. I don't dive, but we saw close to a dozen swimming around us near the surface! One of the most amazing things I have ever experienced.

[@maiqtheliar_]

Manta Rays are fantastic animals.... pretty amazing

[@williamramos3350]

Truly unique and beautiful creatures.

[@stevenluongo1748]

This was an amazing video!!! Why doesn't this have more views!

[@jfitz3133]

Because people are disconnected from nature and are more concerned about the real important stuff... like how many Likes they got on facebook.

[@khaldrogo1782]

They do now.

[@markmiltonwanan7628]

@@jfitz3133 AGREED

[@lauriemeyer-noaaaffiliate7519]

Seems like they're curious creatures!

[@viniciusrodrigues5770]

Just like most of the animals with big brains they seem to have that natural urge to learn and experience things.

[@perkosherrigh7243]

Biggest brain off all cold blooded fish

[@dimitristsekeris1821]

Some people: "It's so beautiful! What an experience!" Some other people: "It looks like the devil himself! What an ominous creature to be close to!" Ray: "Hello."

[@survivor648]

I was snorkeling in the bay in Miami FL and a huge Ray was on the floor and took off right in front of me it was such a wonderful site! I will never forget it.

[@DoctorWilsonPHD]

Cinematography is easily as accomplished as the Blue planet. Should have been way more recognised.

[@The6thelement9413]

Wow! How beautiful. Stunning and majestic creatures. Enjoy swimming with divers. Thank you.

[@davidatkins6919]

Brought a teat to my eyes, I remember fishing with my Dad and seeing huge rays come close to the boat similar to this, being in the domain swimming with them would be fantastic, they are beautiful...

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

A teat to your eyes! Aye mate, I wish 🤣

[@scorpionkobra]

Manta Ray: who is this two legged crap?

[@aliaalamodi7861]

The Rocker me

[@aliaalamodi7861]

The Rocker jk

[@aliaalamodi7861]

Just kidding

[@jdmbabe6229]

@@Brock-Lesnar-WWE what

[@jonnyahedo9124]

This is just so beautiful. I just smiled the entire time.

[@Roadman1000]

This video in 4k makes your jaw drop. These creatures are magnificent and the ocean is scenic and wonderful.

[@prissilou]

Beautiful gentle giants, should be protected at all costs.

[@imsofakingcool4488]

It's amazing to think they get bigger

[@AdrianoSaccenti]

One like this was hanging out in my region in Brazil a few days ago (June 20, 2024). Amazing!!!

[@undervisionpro9970]

This is brilliant! Manta rays are definitely one for the bucket list!

[@henrytang2453]

Beautiful creatures

[@fud85]

This is one of my favorite parts of the descending series!! Such an experience

[@aliciareyes2444]

Love, love, love this! So magical.

[@kristophermcdermott3465]

Those were amazing creatures I've never seen this video until now.

[@someone-3499]

the videos is excellent, we can see underwater creatures clearly.That manta rays are beautiful and majestic.They are flying in the deep.

[@Tricker-the-licker]

Oh their so beautiful, I could watch them all day

[@utahraptor2121]

Such amazing creatures gosh I love the ocean and it's life

[@ThatGuyGloomy]

Manta rays are some of the nicest creatures you will ever encounter

[@crestfallen821]

I think I have found a new favorite animal :D

[@antonellatessmer2774]

They're beautiful & majestic!

[@dooood66]

Soooooo fascinating. One had a black belly, rather rare!! Thanks a million for this footage

[@RobynPetrik]

Wow, just stunning!

[@roely6210]

Such a beautiful creature

[@Ghost_COD_000]

What a beautiful creature 😮 nature is so amazing.

[@victorramsey5575]

These are such beautiful creations of the Lord. Amen

[@themegachase99]

What a beautiful world it’s a shame we’re tearing it apart 💔

[@esquidda]

big man real

[@p.kuansuwan2070]

Mother nature is the best designer of all time, no man-made machine would ever match the graceful and elegant shape, proportions and movement of a big ray.

[@Hugs_4_Bugs_]

3:07 I like how he was copying the manta ray's movements lol

[@raffaelesannino2803]

Came here looking for this comment

[@katrinahampton2504]

Lmao

[@stnkyman9604]

This channel's presentation is godly

[@seratonin7004]

What an incredible experience! 💙

[@lukeyznaga7627]

what a beautiful creature. Of all the sea creatures in oceans, Manta Rays are about the most favorite. Right next to the Groupers and French Angelfish and Lionfish.

[@jeibal02]

The music was beautiful. Reminds me of Interstellar.

[@kaleidoscopicFILMS]

SIGNALING THROUGH THE FLAMES by American Dollar

[@ALPHA-SOLIDUS]

I can't ever look at a Giant Manta Ray without Dire Dire Docks music playing in my head.

[@sansational15]

BIG MAN!

[@SplatRat30L]

Big mannnn

[@sansational15]

@@SplatRat30L BIIIIIIIG MAAAAAAN BIIIIIIIIG MAAAAAAN

[@_medusas_wrath]

Ay! (Big Man in the house!)

[@sansational15]

A group of sharks is a shiver, one of the names for a group of eels is a fry, and we need a petition to officially call a group of manta rays a Big Man.

[@vivarc2]

Such a warm and beautiful experience to share with the world :)))

[@leatherface3470]

Beautiful creature..

[@edwardcortez6286]

Those creatures are so amazing!! This world is great but we the humans always we are ruining this place every day😪

[@goodluckybest3319]

Beautiful giant Manta Rays ❤ , also beautiful Video.

[@Shad0wmoses]

the underwater interactions like these always get me emotional lol

[@wendymorris5207]

They are beautiful gentle giant butterflies of the sea. Got to dive with them in Kona, HI and what an amazing experience.

[@Sky-TheYouTubeAccount]

What a profound experience!

[@lNe11yl]

this is one of my favorite youtube video ever. especially the part when the diver is copying mantas moves

[@alterbridgefan99]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing this ❤...I'm not crying

[@juniorr2646]

Such a Beautiful ray !!

[@MarkShiftyMeadeTV]

just finished Departures and it becameone of my favorite shows! any chance Descending makes it to Netflix as well?!

[@THEDEPARTURESCHANNEL]

Hey Mark, we have solid plans to get Descending on Netflix hopefully by the new year. If your in the States you can already watch it on OutsideTV. It's available for download from iTunes pretty much anywhere. We also plan to release it here on KZbin for rental and purchase for those who want to see it in 4K / UHD the way it was shot.

[@tireachan6178]

Just finished departures on Netflix too, gutted it's over, loved the entire thing start to finish, particularly liked the lack of pretence in how it comes across to the viewer, definitely gives more of an embedded feel for the viewer, you get a real sense that humidity and mosquitos are a bother and not an overly polished scripted travel show that paints a constant rose tinted picture, elongated travelling is gritty and that's what makes it real, perfectly delivered by the hosts, stomach cramps and all.

[@TheBFN]

Curiosity and wonder... It wants to check us out... Really neat

[@rolandmendozain]

Beautiful...sting way is like wow big bro

[@zoenna]

What an amazing creature...

[@vincentajamian]

Absolutely marvelous

[@willdoolittle1020]

I was so sad when the series was taken off Netflix I’ve watched ever episode 5 times or more. I love you guys what are you up to these days? I hope still traveling I miss new footage

[@RevZafod]

The biggest manta I ever saw was on a trip to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on shipwreck dives about 23 years ago. One had to have at least a 20 foot/6 meter wingspan. Several others there were also larger than I've seen elsewhere over about 30 years of diving.

[@lukatesseract]

Giant sea blankies are so curious and adorable!

[@milabaarikimansari1977]

I cried. Even me Indonesian wasn’t be able to go to Raja Ampat. Hope I will be there someday.

[@guilhermetonon7267]

I love Manta Rays

[@MrAronRobinson]

Beautiful for sure, but sinister-looking to me, and a bit too big for comfort, no matter how lovely they are. Thank you.

[@leonartha03]

it's so huge like when he lay on you and it would feel like being covered with blanket

[@justinadrian2543]

Juz meet them during snorkeling in Nusa Penida, Bali... They are majestic.. yet somehow their size is quite frightening.. They’re truly, the ghost of the sea!

[@RedOnCod]

They are basically the angels of the ocean, wholesome big bastards.

[@wavesandwifi]

Beautiful marine creatures!

[@supermushroum]

that's quite a big majestic sea flap flap

[@Buddy_-ub1mf]

1:50 I just gotta ask, that equipment the diver is wearing, does that allow him to breathe normally through his nose? cause he's talking and everything. I thought divers only had mouth regulators

[@mokeyhorsefish]

Such an awesome vid 😍😍😍

[@javieraleman8150]

Amazing! So beautiful ❤

[@SH1N081]

Spectacular

[@77moonwalker77]

One day Im gonna swim with manta rays! beautiful creatures!

[@ikanparii]

Is that in raja ampat?

[@user-jn7bq8wh1e]

Love it!

[@123qwe321ify]

Amazing to see how well low drag optimisation works in nature; are stealth bombers just manta rays of the sky ?

[@UBZUKki]

Stunning

[@liamjacques4872]

2:50 *HOLY SHIT*

[@BulletJurer]

who composed the music for this video?

[@foxtrott26]

The only word comes to my mind when I see then is majestic seriously they r like the lions of the seas

[@onnazlipuade482]

Still waiting for Descending Season 2. This series got me serious about diving, 5-6 years ago.

[@ohhdini]

Amazing creatures. Alien like

[@tanvirhussain6106]

Just so beautifully peaceful what a friendly giant.

[@saptrainerxde2899]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!

[@rebekahshook9023]

The fish help each other 🥺

[@kalcrow5194]

Mind blowing!

[@suseelmarahattha5894]

The coolest and weirdest in a good peaceful way animal. pics and footage doesn't give justice if you see one in real life and swim with it for sometime you will know for sure