The Pink Manta Ray of the Great Barrier Reef

The only known pink manta ray in the worls was seen for the first time in 2015, This beauty, that goes by the nickname "inspector Clouseau" has been seen less than 10 times since then.
The Pink Manta Ray of the Great Barrier Reef
Luz Eduviges Thomas-Romero

Written and verified by biochemistry Luz Eduviges Thomas-Romero.

Last update: 27 December, 2022

Just earlier this year, the only known pink manta ray made its latest appearance. Photographer Kristian Laine photographed the animal while scuba diving in the waters near Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost reef of the Great Coral Reef of Australia.


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