I love to watch them swim. Sometimes you get to see the Manatees at the inlet just chillin' and of course the dolphins and sharks.
People don't have the slightest idea how busy the water is around them
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| Author: | loftus [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
Saw a couple of Manta Rays or maybe Mobulas cruising right off the beach in New Smyrna on my flight today. Also a turtle or two, and what I thought was a big shark - it disappeared before I could circle and get a decent pic. Mantas were cool though. |
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| Author: | Gabor [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
I love to watch them swim. Sometimes you get to see the Manatees at the inlet just chillin' and of course the dolphins and sharks. People don't have the slightest idea how busy the water is around them
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| Author: | Hellified [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
When I flew to Bensen Days via Tampa / St. Pete, the jet would descend into Tampa over the gulf and I was amazed at the various critters I could make out in the water. Nice pictures Jeff. |
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| Author: | loftus [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
I love Mantas. Here are a couple of pics of Giant Mantas from a dive trip to Ecuador a few years go. |
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| Author: | kraut [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
amazing pictures, amazing creatures, thanks, K. |
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| Author: | Gabor [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
And they taste much better than Manatees. Man. A good double cheese Manta Ray burger...... Yum yum yummmmmmmmmmmmmm
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| Author: | Arnie M. [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
. I had no idea they grew that big Jeff !!! Gabor , Muskrat sandwiches are much better |
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| Author: | ARFLYBOY [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
Beautiful pictures Lofty!!! |
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| Author: | MadMuz [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
Arnie M. wrote: . I had no idea they grew that big Jeff !!! Gabor , Muskrat sandwiches are much better The widest wingspan on a manta is 30' and the average is about 20' .... they can weigh up to 3000# And they eat the smallest food in the ocean  beautiful creatures    
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| Author: | loftus [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
Arnie M. wrote: . I had no idea they grew that big Jeff !!! Gabor , Muskrat sandwiches are much better The pictures underwater are Giant Mantas. There are two main species of mantas, Giant Mantas and the smaller Reef Mantas. Actually I think those in the surf pictures are actually Mobulas they usually grow to about 4 feet wingspan. These look a bit bigger than that which is what made me think at first they were mantas, but it's apparently pretty rare for Mantas to come in so close. Diving with Mantas is pretty awesome! |
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| Author: | Arnie M. [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
. Love the graceful aerodynamics (hydrodynamics) as they use their wings to "fly" through the water . |
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| Author: | farmer jim [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
Lofty Think they'd be best with SWISS or PEPPER JACK ??? fj
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| Author: | Arnie M. [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
farmer jim wrote: Lofty Think they'd be best with SWISS or PEPPER JACK ??? fj You are supposed to admire them jim , not eat them Besides , they are 30 feet wide according to MadMuz You would look like a puny little wimp compared to them  Right about now I figure you are halfway between Pensacola & Wauchula , so keep your eyes on the ficking road OK !!!! |
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| Author: | RayNAiken [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manta Rays cruising in New Smyrna |
I thought of Gabe's tractor when I saw the manta. Good name for the gyro when he get's it flying. |
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