Struck gold ✨️ Possibly the first ever drone video of the rare Ornate Eagle Ray, filmed by Master Reef Guide Naz on Lady Elliot Island. The Master Reef Guides, and guests to the island have been very fortunate over the last year with Ornate Eagle Ray sightings, it is unclear whether this is the same one previously sighted or different, so that's why it's important to submit all sightings using the Eye on the Reef app so researchers can compare patterns, and ultimately learn more about this 'Unic
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Struck gold ✨️ Possibly the first ever drone video of the rare Ornate Eagle Ray, filmed by Master Reef Guide Naz on Lady Elliot Island. The Master Reef Guides, and guests to the island have been very fortunate over the last year with Ornate Eagle Ray sightings, it is unclear whether this is the same one previously sighted or different, so that's why it's important to submit all sightings using the Eye on the Reef app so researchers can compare patterns, and ultimately learn more about this 'Unic
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🎥: Jacinta Shackleton // The beautiful ornate eagle ray is large ray found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans from southern Mozambique to Indonesia, the South China Sea, Taiwan, and Australia. They are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, due to the high and increasing levels of fishing pressure in inshore regions within their range. | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR
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🎥: Jacinta Shackleton // The beautiful ornate eagle ray is large ray found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans from southern Mozambique to Indonesia, the South China Sea, Taiwan, and Australia. They are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, due to the high and increasing levels of fishing pressure in inshore regions within their range. | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR
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Rare sighting 😍 〰️ Amazing footage of a rare and endangered ornate eagle ray spotted near Lady Elliot Island. Divers call it the ‘unicorn of the sea’ – there’s been little more than 50 recorded sightings worldwide. Report your sightings via our app: http://bit.ly/2svqQIs 〰️ 📷 www.instagram.com/jacintashackleton 📌 Lady Elliot Island | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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Rare sighting 😍 〰️ Amazing footage of a rare and endangered ornate eagle ray spotted near Lady Elliot Island. Divers call it the ‘unicorn of the sea’ – there’s been little more than 50 recorded sightings worldwide. Report your sightings via our app: http://bit.ly/2svqQIs 〰️ 📷 www.instagram.com/jacintashackleton 📌 Lady Elliot Island | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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The ornate eagle ray is so rare there’s less than 100 encounters recorded. Lucky you!! #learn #connect #defend | OCEAN DEFENDER - Hawaii
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The ornate eagle ray is so rare there’s less than 100 encounters recorded. Lucky you!! #learn #connect #defend | OCEAN DEFENDER - Hawaii
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Extraordinary footage captures endangered Ornate eagle ray swimming in Great Barrier Reef [WATCH]
Extraordinary footage captures endangered Ornate eagle ray swimming in Great Barrier Reef [WATCH]
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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
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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
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Ornate Eagle Ray spotted on our lagoon. This Beautiful rare and endangered Ray can grow up to 240cm. #DusitThaniMV #Maldives #ornate #ray #reef | Dusit Thani Maldives
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Ornate Eagle Ray spotted on our lagoon. This Beautiful rare and endangered Ray can grow up to 240cm. #DusitThaniMV #Maldives #ornate #ray #reef | Dusit Thani Maldives
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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
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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
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A reef researcher has had a once in a lifetime experience swimming with a rare and endangered Ornate Eagle Ray off Lady Elliot Island. Little over 50 sightings of the beautiful sea creature have been recorded worldwide. “I had only been in the water for five minutes before I noticed a large eagle ray coming towards me… my first time seeing this rare species of ray gliding along right there on the reef was such an unforgettable and emotional experience” - Lady Elliot Island Master Reef Guide, Jac
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#raresighting ~ Ornate Eagle Ray 😍 Often referred to as the ‘Unicorn of the Sea’ the Ornate Eagle Ray has only been sighted a little more than 50 times worldwide!! Spotted 👀 on an afternoon snorkel off #ladyelliotisland ~ We encourage guests to report special sightings like these and upload to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority ‘Eye on the Reef’ app! This information provides valuable behavioural and distribution data on the species of the #greatbarrierreef 🎥 @oceanoli_ (IG) #thisis
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Rare sighting 😍! The Ornate Eagle Ray. A photographer has had a once in a lifetime experience swimming with a rare and endangered Ornate Eagle Ray at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. Often referred to as the 'unicorn of the sea' there has been little more than 50 recorded sightings worldwide. And can you believe he came across the ray in the first 30 minutes he landed on the island! "Not long after hopping in I caught a glimpse of gold in the corner of my eye. Turned my head and saw this beautifu
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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
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This is a very rare ornate eagle ray! This eagle ray is unique with its golden stripes running across its back and absolutely massively long tail‼️By @andrewlomakin | Maduro Dive
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Rare Sighting: Critically Endangered Ornate Eagle Ray Gliding Through Ningaloo Reef! 🌊🦈
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Is this the most beautiful and rarest Ray in the world? The Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) ✨️ With so little known about these rays, even nicknamed the 'Unicorns of the Sea', every sighting helps in trying to figure out more about them. They have unique patterns to each individual, so if you get a clear photo or video like this one, make sure to share it using the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Eye on the Reef app. More information leads to better protection as we can learn to unders
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The graceful spotted eagle ray is one of the largest ray species, reaching a maximum length of 16.4 feet (5 meters), 507 pounds (230 kg), and a wingspan width of up to 10 feet (3 m)! Eagle rays belong to a group of cartilaginous fish in the family Myliobatidae. This family also includes manta rays and cownose rays. Unlike manta rays, eagle rays and cownose rays have venomous stingers! 🎥: Single Fin Photo | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR
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Discover the Rare Ornate Eagle Ray of the Great Barrier Reef
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Mother Nature, you never cease to amaze ⁠us ✨ How incredible is this striking pattern of the spotted eagle ray? 📍: Heron Bommie⁠ 📷: instagram.com/polprats.photography | Heron Island
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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
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Elusive Eagle Rays An endangered ornate eagle ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) soaring through the wat
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'Extraordinarily Rare Ornate Eagle Ray Filmed In The Great Barrier Reef'
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Our first Ornate Eagle ray at Wolf Rock! | Wolf Rock Dive
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Rare Ornate Eagle Ray Pregnancy Sighting
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While spring is feeding time for the ocean dwellers off the western coast of Mexico, it’s also mating time for the giant eagle rays. Their eye-catching leaps out of the water serve as a way to get noticed. 🎥Epic Animal Migrations Mexico | Smithsonian Channel
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Beautiful Spotted Eagle Ray flying by ✨ Using their sheer power and elegance, it’s incredible to watch how Eagle Rays can move so effortlessly. Resembling birds in flight navigating the open waters with a sense of calm and tranquillity, you’ll find yourself captivated as you watch them. It’s easy to see why they are such beloved creatures and a fan favourite when snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef. 🎥 www.instagram.com/matt.above 📍Heron Island | Master Reef Guides
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David Phan | The Unicorn of the Ocean Ornate eagle rays are extremely rare, with only 60 confirmed sightings ever recorded. This sighting is extra... | Instagram
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Spotted eagle rays are fascinating marine creatures with unique characteristics. They can grow up to 16.4 feet long and weigh over 500 pounds, with wingspans reaching almost 10 feet #viralvideochallenge #underwaterworld #underwaterphotography #diving #hawaii #oahuhawaii #turtle #shark #ocean #vacation #octopus #whales # vacation #viral #viralreelsfacebook #oahu #oahuhawaii | Hawaii Aquaman
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Gliding towards the weekend with this graceful eagle ray in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 💙 IG/jacintashackleton encountered this rare sighting of a magnificent endangered ornate eagle ray cruising the beautifully clear waters surrounding Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort in the Southern Great Barrier Reef which have had no more than 50 recorded sightings worldwide. The reef which fringes this island off the coast of Visit Queensland, Australia's the perfect place to observe turtles and manta
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