Understanding Manta Rays (Documentary) | Blue Realm

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Discover how manta rays, intelligent warm-blooded giants with the largest brains of any fish, distinguish themselves from their shark cousins. Join leading researcher Dr. Robert Ruben as he studies these majestic creatures around San Benedicto Island near Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Learn about advanced research techniques like satellite tracking and DNA sampling, which reveal the complex migratory patterns and social structures of manta rays. Find out how scientific efforts and media attention have led to important conservation measures, protecting manta rays and ensuring their survival.