China: Diver Comes Face to Face With Huge Manta Ray in Guangdong Waters

A video from Guangdong, southern China, captures the moment a diver turned around underwater to find a massive manta ray swimming directly toward them. The ray passed close by before veering left and swimming away.

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

Manta Ray close encounter in Bora-Bora, French Polynesia on September 2024. Photo by Jonathan Doval/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

A Manta Ray swiming under the light in Bora-Bora, French Polynesia on September 2024. Photo by Jonathan Doval/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

Humpback Whales and Manta Rays in French Polynesia

Manta Ray swimming in a shallow water in Bora-Bora, French Polynesia on September 2024. Photo by Jonathan Doval/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Philippines: Tropical Storm Yagi Dumps Heavy Rain Leaving Multiple Dead 3

Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, brought heavy rainfall to Manila and nearby provinces on Monday, September 2 causing flooding and landslides. Floods and a landslide killed at least eight people in the Province of Rizal. Fatalities were also reported Bicol and Cebu.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Yagi Dumps Heavy Rain Leaving Multiple Dead 4

Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, brought heavy rainfall to Manila and nearby provinces on Monday, September 2 causing flooding and landslides. Floods and a landslide killed at least eight people in the Province of Rizal. Fatalities were also reported Bicol and Cebu.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Yagi Dumps Heavy Rain Leaving Multiple Dead 2

Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, brought heavy rainfall to Manila and nearby provinces on Monday, September 2 causing flooding and landslides. Floods and a landslide killed at least eight people in the Province of Rizal. Fatalities were also reported Bicol and Cebu.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Yagi Dumps Heavy Rain Leaving Multiple Dead

Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, brought heavy rainfall to Manila and nearby provinces on Monday, September 2 causing flooding and landslides. Floods and a landslide killed at least eight people in the Province of Rizal. Fatalities were also reported Bicol and Cebu.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair Held in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair Held in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2024 - Visitors visit a manta ray demonstration pool with intelligent software at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 13, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - A manta ray robot swims in The water during a demonstration at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

US: Powerful Storm With Hurricane-Force Winds Leaves Trail Of Destruction In Houston

A powerful storm with hurricane-force winds swept through the Houston metropolitan area on Thursday, May 16, leaving multiple dead. The storm blew out walls and windows of buildings downtown, leaving a trail of destruction and hundreds of thousands of homes without power.

Marintec China Held in Shanghai

Marintec China Held in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 5, 2023 - Spectators watch the Slip-diving integrated manta ray soft body submersible at 2023 Marintec China in Shanghai, China, December 5, 2023.

Manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle used to monitor coral reef in S China

STORY: Manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle used to monitor coral reef in S China DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bionic underwater vehicle 2. various of the sea 3. various of the bionic underwater vehicle STORYLINE: A manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle has recently been used to conduct a coral reef monitoring experiment in the surrounding waters of Fenjiezhou Island, south China's Hainan Province, proving that the vehicle is now ready for practical applications. The experiment was jointly conducted by Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) and South China Agricultural University (SCAU). The vehicle's mobility and reliability have been tested in the experiment. Meanwhile, the data collected in the experiment can contribute to protecting coral reefs and the ocean environment. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)