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Scuba DivingThe birth of a Manta Ray in captivity

The birth of a Manta Ray in captivity

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From Okinawa Churami Aquarium:

A Manta ray was born in the Kuroshio tank, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan. This is the first known manta birth in captivity. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has been succeeding in keeping the Manta Rays (Manta birostris) for the first case in the world since November, 1988. On June 16, 2007 the birth was observed.

A baby Manta ray was born after a gestation period of 374 days, and moved to the sea pen for feeding.

Not much is know about the birth of manta rays and this remarkable event brings us a little closer their secret.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
TEL 0980-48-2741 / FAX 0980-48-3339

Sara-Lise Haith
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Sara-Lise is the former News Editor for DeeperBlue.com. She is based in Dubai.

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