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If you need a moment of Zen in the middle of your day, this video shared by Virtuoso Travel on Instagram is just the thing. It captures a few peaceful moments of the great Mobula ray migration, and it’s absolutely stunning to watch.
The video shows tens of thousands of rays gliding through the water together in perfect harmony. It’s one of nature’s most peaceful and beautiful displays. The music accompanying the short clip adds to the relaxation. We could watch and listen to this on repeat all day!
Swoon! This was so relaxing and satisfying to watch! Virtuoso explains a bit more about it in the video’s caption, “Every year between April and July, tens of thousands of Mobula rays gather in the warm coastal waters of Baja California Sur, creating the largest ray migration on Earth. It’s a mesmerizing wildlife phenomenon, vast, graceful, and unforgettable”
We couldn’t agree more! Imagine being in the water as this beautiful group passed by. What an amazing experience!
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More about Mobula Rays
If these Mobula rays look familiar, they might remind you of stingrays. They look like and have some of the same characteristics of stingrays, but no stinger. They also might remind you of manta rays; there are ten different species of Mobula rays worldwide, eight of which are referred to as devil rays, and two are manta rays.
And they are big! Their winglike fins can extend up to 17 feet! And while they may look a little intimidating, you don’t have to worry about becoming their next meal. Mobula rays are filter feeders and mostly eat plankton.
They’re also the acrobats of the ocean. Cabo Adventures shared, “While the fact that these flying rays can jump two meters (about 6-1/2 feet!) out of the surface of the water is likely their most remarkable feature.” Not only that, but they also enjoy doing twists, turns, flips, and flops!
They are as good at swimming as they are jumping. “Their extremely long wingspan allows these rays to propel themselves forward at high speeds, empowering them to travel great distances and depths. For example, they can dive down nearly two km (1-1/4 miles) and swim at the surface at a rate of 13 MPH.” Pretty cool!
Video of Tens of Thousands of Migrating Rays Is Bringing Relaxation to Our Timelines first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.