Yung akala namen gold bar na, ornate eagle ray pala #spotted #ornateeagleray #eagleray | Ted Ordonia

"An endangered Ornate eagle ray soaking up the morning sun. This was an incredibly special first encounter for me of a very rare species and something I’ll never forget." - IG user jacintashackleton at Lady Elliot Island | PADI

Suddenly, as rare things do, it vanished into the blue. The famous Ray of rarity is back – the Ornate Eagle Ray. With its golden shine, unique pattern and wide wing span, this Unicorn of the Sea is a beautiful and welcoming sight to see on the Great Barrier Reef. Just like with all rare sightings, they should be shared with others who can use the information for the education and protection of that species. One way to do that is by using the Eye on the Reef, it’s free to download and easy to use

Is this the most beautiful ray that exists? ✨ This is the Ornate Eagle ray and there’s been a few sightings of this golden beauty at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort recently. There’s still little known about these rays so if you do see one, then make sure to share your sighting using the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Eye on the Reef app.🎥 IG: @ben__richardson_ | Master Reef Guides

The most beautiful and rarest Ray spotted yesterday at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort – The Ornate Eagle Ray. 😍 Everyone is excited when the Ornate Eagle Ray is seen in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the ray is dubbed the ‘the unicorn of the sea’ and this endangered species rarely makes an appearance. The distinctive species is marked by leopard-like spots and a golden tint. There is not a lot of information on the species, so if you do happen to see it when visiting the Great Barrier Reef

We spotted an ornate eagle ray! This species of ray, classified as endangered, has beautiful decorative patterns of stripes and spots on its body surface and can reach up to 2,5 metres in size! What an encounter! | Hurawalhi Maldives

The Unicorn of the Sea – The Ornate Eagle Ray. The Ornate Eagle Ray is a beautiful, yet rarely seen ray. This is why they are known as ‘Unicorns’ – because they are so rare and elusive on the Great Barrier Reef. We’ve shared this ray a few times on the Master Reef Guide socials, as we get excited about seeing videos featuring them – and so do researchers and scientists. Those who study them can’t be everywhere on the Great Barrier Reef, so they rely on the eyes of those who are, like you. If you