Manta Rays Popping Up In Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Pensacola Beach When the water warms the fish begin to gather.

by Chad Petri

Published: Fri, May 15, 2009 - 1:20 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, May 15, 2009 - 1:37 pm CST

Beach goers in Pensacola Beach are starting to see manta rays. The sleek, stealthy fish starts making its appearance at the beginning of summer, when water warms up. They general swim in small schools. We were able to spot a few from atop the fishing pier in Pensacola Beach. Even though they look a little imposing in the water, lifeguards say you have nothing to worry about.

“They’re kind of like jets flying through the water, we call them the underwater blue angels, but they pose no harm to anybody,” says Senior Life Guard Council Vaughan. Lifeguards say, sometimes when the manta rays get into shallow waters, their fins are mistaken for sharks. Again, officials say the manta rays are harmless.

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southernbelle6913 Says:

Fri, May 15, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Beautiful!

bobcat Says:

Fri, May 15, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Yes they are beautiful and although they’re huge and a little intimidating by their size I am pleased to see them gracefully enjoying themselves in what appears to be a healthy and playful display in a protected and natural environment. What a great sight to see.