For the first time in Australian waters researchers have used ultrasound to get a glimpse inside manta rays in the wild on the Great Barrier Reef at Lady Elliot Island. SCUBA clad technicians conducted the procedure by gliding above the manta ray, holding pace with animal, while pointing the ultrasound device at the body of the unassuming animal to take the scan. The whole procedure is over in 10 seconds or less and doesn’t interfere with the manta ray, which happily continues on its way. Unders

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