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The manta ray is the world’s largest ray. These usually solitary, gentle giants can be spotted gliding through waters around Lady Elliot Island year-round, but as many as 700 congregate in the coolest months from June to August. Being the southernmost coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot’s waters have so far escaped the coral bleaching that struck further north in 2016 and 2017.

More info: Call Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort on 1800 072 200 or visit ladyelliot.com.au CONGREGATING MANTA RAYS, LADY ELLIOT ISLAND