A dead manta washed ashore in South Florida, allowing researchers to confirm a new species. Named the Atlantic manta ray, it shares traits with other mantas, and its discovery is crucial for conservation efforts and protecting coastal habitats.

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat. These animals earned top marks on PADI Club members' must-see list—here's where to find them.

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. On one dive, PADI Pro Cristian Moreno encountered six oceanic manta rays, four of which he eventually named.

An encounter with rays is a magical experience, but the key to making the most of it—and finning away with some stellar photos—is patience. Here's what you need to know.

Shining bright plankton-attracting lights is a common practice to lure giant manta rays for nighttime viewings, but can the seemingly harmless spectacle actually harm these gentle giants?

Discover Isla de la Plata, a unique scuba-diving destination just an hour away by boat from the coast of Ecuador, where you can see whales, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, sea turtles and sea lions.

Want to make the most of your next dive trip? Citizen science trips onboard liveaboards give divers a taste of living and working as a coral, manta ray or shark research scientist.

Dive clubs are a great way to expand your dive community, skills and experience. Follow along with one diver as she joins one of the world's largest dive clubs for an excursion off the coast of Baja California Sur.

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. Ocean conservationist and sanctuary superintendent Sarah Fangman recalls a close encounter with a giant manta ray that seemed as engaged with her as she was with it.