Swim With Manta Rays, the Ocean’s Peaceful Giants

For as long as she can remember, Dr. Andrea Marshall wanted to be a marine biologist. Now, she’s living out her dream with one of the ocean’s most amazing creatures. That is, Marshall studies and helps protect giant manta rays. While Marshall’s work takes her around the world, she calls the vast, undeveloped coastline of southern Mozambique her home. There, she dives, photographs and interacts with these enormous, gentle, intelligent creatures. Strap on your fins, we’re going diving.
As a reminder, Dr. Marshall is a professional marine biologist. Please help keep our giant sea friends safe and NEVER TOUCH a manta ray in the wild. Thanks, friends!
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[@chrispark8126]

Majestic sea flap flap

[@greatswordofvictory1271]

C30 P17 Or the Sea Pancake

[@undercookedc.1634]

C30 P17 Oh yes my dudes

[@merubindono]

Good thing I wasn't drinking coffee

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C30 P17 pretty sure you stole this comment

[@carbide8449]

Ocean waffle

[@elmatador9086]

The majestic sea Pancake.

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The quality and amount of content this channel has is unmatchable

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Kalei Kim cnn is putting a lot of money into this channel.

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Everything Tech Review well it's working because they always have interesting stories!! which are short and sweet and straight to the point ...but they also leave you wanting more

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Everything Tech Review this is the firsy time ive seen cnn not be biased asf

[@MrLeGip]

oH. MY GOD... before I saw the manta and whale sharks swimming together I was literally gonna say those are my two fav marine animals..... im crying I wish I was there!!!!!!

[@imaxstingray]

Matthew me too

[@patriciasanchez9320]

They have both in they same tank in the Georgia aquarium

[@Laura_220]

@@patriciasanchez9320 Who wants to see those poor creatures locked up in an aquarium? Me not.

[@Moontess]

I think she has one of the best jobs in the world.

[@JordynMusic1111]

Moontess she does.

[@markh9755]

that's why im studying marine biology

[@faisalk379]

Sometimes it gets boring

[@noahhenderson3164]

They may be called devilfish, but they're more like the gentle kind blankets of the sea to me.

[@suicune690]

"Manta" is actually the Spanish word for blanket.

[@Fargusno7930]

Devilfish? More like Blanketfish

[@raf4762]

Noah Henderson same

[@ReiAnikaAyanami]

@@suicune690 that's so cute!

[@pabloignacioscaletta]

Yes. Manta rays and stingrays are very cute to me too.

[@MortarGuyX]

"...for asian tonics" god dammit why is it always asian tonics.

[@Projectminecraftize]

XenomorphZZ It's probably China.

[@KazimJafar]

Covonuts goddamn Chinese

[@darthguilder1923]

You know China, their folk medicine requires that an animal be endangered and protected in every other country.

[@danglin727]

Damn nabit! My people are so retarded for believing that powdered rhino horns somehow cure sickness.

[@Maphisto86]

Old stupid habits die the hardest.

[@default2591]

The sad thing is that the friendly types of Manta Rays are going extinct due to them being easily fished by their friendliness and it left the reclusive types of manta rays in the gene pool, in the next 50 years it wouldn't be surprising if we wouldn't be able to interact with them anymore due to all ray with friendly personality has all been fished out. Just like the increase of tuskless elephant population in Africa.

[@krisk4114]

Im going to breed them like how that kid bred laprasus from pokemon and released them in the wild so they dont leave that gene

[@iVuDang]

what an amazing job, must be so good for the soul. 1. she gets to immerse with nature, de stressing compared to e.g. office jobs with deliverable deadlines staring at a computer screen for 14 hours a day. 2. she has a noble inspiring purpose everyday to get up to save/protect these precious marine wonders

[@davorzdralo8000]

She's a scientist, so she definitely has a ton of computer screen staring to do every day, and a lot tighter deadlines and deliverables than regular office work.

[@danamarvelstar]

I always love swimming because it almost looks like flying. And see a Manta “flap its wings” just adds to that thought.

[@keithhusain2141]

I wonder if surfing on manta rays is possible just like in Super Mario Galaxy.

[@panadatm]

Keith Husain Honestly, if you manage to not slip off, a manta ray will probably let you ride it

[@dcabral2585]

You shouldent hold them because that could remove the mucus that protects them from bacteria

[@cixlo]

@@dcabral2585 that for fish

[@janglur]

No, they would sink and be annoyed. And you'd be a bad person. Mario is a bad person.

[@spkzfaith9680]

@@janglur 😂 True true😭

[@Redragonclaws]

You guys got Andrea Marshall? She's a titan when it comes to manta rays, huge fan of the species- thanks for making this video.

[@qirodraws]

Majestic sea flap flaps

[@ddk7234]

This channel deserves more subs. They put so much hard work and effort into their videos and it really makes a difference.

[@TsoiIzAlive]

Im happy that I subbed to this channel

[@coybi]

Manta rays are so fascinating and the way she describes them makes me wanna cry. Like I crave being near them

[@babybug6462]

My brother and I go to Hawaii with our parents to see them in the wild. They love the reef. And they love people. They are scary at first, but they are so gentle.

[@caioatila669]

Amazing animals, i hope scientists can protect them for the many threats.

[@gayleharmuth758]

I had the amazing experience to interact with a Manta Ray off the Kona Coast in Hawaii. It was at night, in a lighted area. It kept doing summer salts in front of me, within an inch of my body. It did this over and over. The mouth was wide open and I’m sure it was feeding. I couldn’t figure out why it kept banking so close to me. I certainly didn’t mind. It was amazing.

[@kathernandez6682]

They want to be recognized and loved that is so cool

[@amynguyen1948]

I love this channel so much. Instead of uploading the juiciest gossip, I see passion. There are passions for fishing, swimming with so manta rays, or even making the thinnest pasta! I love this channel and I'm so glad so subbed. Thanks GBS!

[@saramcgaha1406]

One of the best trips I ever had in the Caribbean was the manta ray habitat. It was truly beautiful.

[@dylanslater83]

So majestic, I'm going to start diving soon and this is what I'm looking forward to most.

[@Coolbreez3]

So beautiful, thank you for this piece.

[@rushabhyeshwante]

beautiful ocean and calm fishes

[@xm0os]

'Andrea - Queen of Mantas' a documentary about Andrea and her studies on Manta Rays!

[@Ganaha_Celosia_Priskos]

Such beautiful creatures! I hope to see one up close one day.

[@hardhittersinc1394]

Aww the manta ray got some belly scratches 🥺

[@seanboggs215]

Floofy huggable sea blankets. 🌊

[@bagelthief8159]

This is one of the reasons why I’m going to become a marine biologist

[@ranjanrai3766]

Save these beautiful creatures

[@patrickcody6338]

Just saw one for the very first time it jumped out of water while I was fishing yesterday. I still can't over of how huge it was

[@Shaggy448]

Fun fact: when they jump out of water to run from a predator,shake off parasites or just do it for fun

[@EternaIAbyss]

I once encountered one at the beach one time. It freaked me out at first cause it was massive and swam over me lol. It was very cool!

[@krillchomper4384]

I can't go scuba diving because I have a problem with my heart but I wish I could now

[@houchi69]

Such beautiful creature.

[@ayelmao1224]

“It hoomans! Henlo hoomans!” -Majestic Sea Flap Flap

[@seanboggs215]

Everybody loves floofy sea flap flaps. 😋

[@ihaveadigbick9985]

Nice job man

[@TradeMarkLP]

F L A T B O Y E S

[@aaronmayernik8973]

You are not petting a manta ray, you are petting a undersea ufo.

[@oohlahlahah2167]

Ooh lah! I love it ah! They're oh so awesome, sweet a lot a lot and talented as always ah!🌊🌊🌊🌊💗💗💗💗

[@danfran5771]

The way they hunt is so funny to me because of how fast they flap They hunt in groups in a specific formation to get a lot of fishes, they make the fish feel calm until NYOOM FURIOUS FLAPPING Theyre like birds i love them

[@ataflores8269]

Excellent work

[@TypOPositiv]

A curse on those who fish/hunt and kill such beautiful and amazing creatures.

[@jtotheroc]

Imagine Sir David Attenborough saying: "ahhhh, and here, we have the majestic giant sea blanket"

[@jamesm1347]

☆They're so beautiful☆

[@luohui1021]

early for once! This is so beautiful

[@rocketraccoon77]

Why couldn't it be Manta rays Steve was filming. 😢😢

[@krisk4114]

Shiuld i breed manta rays since they are vunerable to becoming endangered

[@rootube1177]

Cute and amazing

[@hurdisbadree5367]

Amazing

[@candymartinez4570]

THAT HAS TO B THEE ULTIMATE JOB❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊..

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, this is cool

[@azarazat]

I'm scared to learn what will have to all the beautiful species on this planet in the future. The human race can be so scary.

[@maneruloquendero]

Mantine ♡

[@guitarhero2211]

I love these sea pancakes

[@xxcrankflipxx716]

Manta rays ❤

[@seadragondrawings7843]

What a majestic sea flap flap.

[@TheBlade1985]

What an amazing creature...!!! :DDDDD Plus, great music on the background...Does anyone know the titles?

[@rovicalwencandava275]

That's a "Great Big Story"!

[@jaredellifritt6094]

Can I go with you please!!! What an incredible job to have.

[@swizzler5554]

awesome

[@22Danibelle]

Top of bucket list always:... to swim with Mantas.

[@ramjaxd]

Nice.

[@The_Julius_Seizure]

I want that lady's job, I've always loved manta rays and I would love to do what she does.

[@villapania]

I love you, water pancake.

[@iVuDang]

I ❤ rays

[@gismo-]

they are the gentle giants

[@unicorndust5815]

My favorite animal

[@lacthuhoang9072]

omg!!! I just read an ACT english test about Marshall's research

[@BubblyLasagna]

These peaceful pancakes are so adorbs

[@paulcoverdale8312]

You will have to get in touch with Steve Backshaw from the UK. He’s a natural historian an Tv adventure that helps with little known naturalists saving in dangers species that are endangered or new to science. He’s also a bloody great bloke. Thanks for sharing guys Paul 19.25 gmt Uk cheers

[@jasonkrane1708]

Let’s name the zones, the zones, the zones. Let’s name the zones of big blue sea!

[@cronch2170]

big flying blankets

[@sponge.yeah.7791]

"WE FOUND THE MANTAS!"

[@noahhenderson3164]

I wonder if the sharp decline was because people were mistaking them for Mantines. A lovely pokemon reference I don't think many will get.

[@krisk4114]

Manta rays are my favorite animals so im debating if i should breed and release them in the wild

[@wolfalone15]

SEA PANCAKE

[@marilynbagshaw795]

yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppppp iiiiiiiiii aaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@yashkhanchandani4520]

I always called them floating pancakes lol

[@DmitrijRuss]

Anybody knows soundtracks?

[@notsatan5457]

When you know it has a pointed face you know it's the friendly one

[@aileraguilar3976]

lol we now a decimal of the ocean

[@lilleilei169]

is this a weighted blanket

[@PODMTHC]

They look so squishy I wanna cuddle with them 🥰

[@ariannarivera8254]

Same I wanna hug and protect 🥺

[@kathernandez6682]

Me too

[@sm69animations34]

1:57 I was like holy shit those shar- Oh thank god.

[@marckleinagpalza3813]

Ima shark

[@chelo2407]

Helicorpion :D ima doge

[@rik9833]

where do they get money to explore and study??

[@cotran190]

I want to dance next to Manta rays.

[@jimmydaboss8769]

I WILL STILL CALL THEM SEA PANCAKES

[@stephfo]

I wanna do this

[@oloxyea]

Who taught you how to dive? Keep your hands off all marine life!

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Moana's granny! 😭😭😭

[@discontinued4170]

Manta Rays were my favorite animals growing up. I remember crying seeing them get killed for medicine.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Manta Rays have the largest brains of any fish.

[@RougeAngelic]

I get that Moana scene now

[@jesserenee223]

fuck yeah I've never been first for anything lol

[@chelo2407]

Jesse Renee You're not

[@marilynbagshaw795]

If I had discovered a manta ray I would have called it a pancake fish

[@Okiramasu]

"You dont have to fear" Steve Irwin:

[@krisk4114]

Sting rays killed steve irwin not manta rays

[@naif9464]

Good job on completely painting yourself as a clown

[@avathompson3891]

hello

[@Breaodo]

W A N T

[@florantetabag5819]

One of the manta rays dont have tail

[@lewishinsley1256]

The most friendliest creatures on earth are manta rays and octopuses

[@kristinabaker4433]

Now I feel sad...