World Manta Day 2026: Learn 5 lesser-known wildlife facts

World Manta Day 2026: Learn 5 fascinating facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Sep 10, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Manta Day Every year, World Manta Day 2026 is observed on September 17 to honour and raise awareness about the aquatic species Manta Rays, and the need for conservation Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day The first World Manta Day was observed on September 17 in 2020 by The Manta Trust, which was started by marine biologist Guy Stevens in 2011 Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What are Manta Rays? Manta Rays are a species of rays (flat-bodied fish), which are the largest in the world, spanning 23 to 28 feet, and are known to be harmless to humans Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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