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ID |
Genus &
species |
Common Name |
Caption |
Date Taken |
Location |
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359U07
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Belly view of a Manta Ray as it turns to the right, wings forming a graceful "S" curve. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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361U06
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Underneath shot of Manta Ray swimming up and to right with Remora clinging to belly. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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361U19
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
A Manta Ray, with raised wing, inspires awe from visiting divers. A Remora, clinging near the gill slits, is a hitch-hiker. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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361U22
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
A underwater photographer makes momentary contact with a giant of the sea. A Black Jack and Remora complete the entourage. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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361U29
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
An underneath belly profile shot of Manta Ray swimming with a Remora clinging to its back. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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361U37
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
A Manta Ray swimming straight at us, showing right eye and cephalic lobe. A Remora clings to the underside near the left gill slits. |
November 10, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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363U06
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Complete underside view of a Manta Ray, showing belly markings, with surface sunburst in the background. |
November 11, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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363U07
MSC 126 |
Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
A look upward at the underside of a Manta Ray. The ray's markings, like a human face, are unique. This Manta has a wingspan of about 16 feet. |
November 11, 1996 |
The Boiler (Manta Rock), San Benedicto Is., Mˇxico. |
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363U14
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
An upward look at a Manta Ray, angled slightly to the right, with wings outstretched against the blue background of the surface. |
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Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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363U18
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Under view gills & grey markings of Manta Ray with winged fins outstretched against blue background of water. |
November 11, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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363U26
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
View of black with white belly & fins of Manta Ray against light of surface blue water with diver following underneath. |
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Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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363U27
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Clear full view of black with white belly markings & fins of Manta Ray against light of surface. |
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Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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371U09
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Frontal view of a Manta Ray swimming forwards in blue water with Remoras and other fish around. |
November 13, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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371U11
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
Sleek view of a Manta Ray cruising through blue water with a pair of hitch-hiking Remoras. Diver in background. |
November 13, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |
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372U18
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Manta hamiltoni |
Manta Ray |
An upward view of Manta Ray's black & white underside with a Remora clinging behind the gill slits. |
November 13, 1996 |
Hidden Rock, San Benedicto, Mexico. |