Universal Pantheist Society
  • Home
  • What is Pantheism?
  • Key Ideas
    • The Pantheist World View
    • God and Belief - The Pantheist Alternative
    • Against Speculation
    • The Emotions of Pantheism
    • Pantheism and Panentheism
    • Earthkeeping
    • Rejecting Anthropocentrism
    • What is Divine Presence?
  • Pantheist Vision Journal
  • Publications
    • The Practice of Pantheist Mindfulness
    • Devotion to Truth
    • Chronological Syllabus
    • God, Humanity, and Pantheism
    • Anthopocentrism by John Seed
    • Inner Source of Pantheism
    • More Publications
  • About Us
    • Our Entry in Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature
    • Our Twenty-Fifth Anniversary (2001)
  • Join Us!
    • Membership Application Form
    • Member Renewal
    • Suggestions / Comments
  • Blog
  • On-Line Communities
    • Follow us on Facebook
    • Universal Pantheists Discussion Group
  • Reading List
  • Contact Us

World Manta Day

9/17/2023

Comments

 
Picture
Photo: Shiyam ElkCloner - Reef Manta, Maldives.

​Today is World Manta Day which seeks to raise awareness about the graceful and fascinating Manta Ray.

The Manta Ray, of which there are 2 species, are closely related to Sharks and other Rays and like them their skeletons are made of cartilage instead of bone and  have fossil records dating back to around 28 million years ago. 

They can grow up to 23 ft or 7m and weigh up to nearly 3000lb or 1350kg.
They are filter feeders feeding on zooplankton and are found in temperate, subtropical and tropical waters throughout the planet.

Manta Ray populations are considered vulnerable due to pollution and overfishing and are few in areas that fish specifically for them. They are also affected by lost or abandoned nets. Although they have long lifespans they have slow reproductive rates.


For more information on these elegant and noble looking creatures please see the links below:
www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/animals/manta-ray
​
​www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/giant-manta-ray

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYkZCl_nsAI

KIDS CORNER
thefactsvault.com/manta-ray-facts-for-kids/

​www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0DQL-bHegQ



By Brendon Crook

Comments

    Blog

    Our blog provides insights and news for Pantheists. ​

    Archives

    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    March 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    February 2022
    September 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019

    Categories

    All
    Animals
    Art
    Autumn
    Birds
    Books
    Jane Goodall
    Nature
    Pantheist Holidays
    Pantheist Quotes
    Pantheist Vision
    Peace
    Photography
    Poetry
    Science
    Sky Watch
    Spring
    Thanksgiving
    UPS
    Wetlands
    Wildlife
    Winter

    RSS Feed

"We seek a renewed reverence for the Earth and a vision of Nature as the ultimate context for human existence..."

©  Copyright 1998-2025 Universal Pantheist Society


About Us |  Contact Us   |  Join