The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon. By Jack Tamisiea With hornlike facial fins and diamond-shape bodies ...

Abstract: Manta ray-inspired robots exhibit broad application prospects. In nature, different manta rays possess different stiffness of pectoral fins to survive in specific environment. Some rays ...

Crystal has announced the 2027 World Cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity. The Pacific Rim World Cruise, “Stories of the South Seas,” comprises 29 countries and four continents, and will cross the ...

Crystal, a leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced its 2027 World Cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity, taking guests to 29 countries and four continents. The 140-night journey ...

Visit South America with stops in Manta and Guayaquil, Ecuador ... March: Explore New Zealand’s fjords, Maori heritage, and cities including Auckland and Christchurch. Sail on to Australia, visiting ...

Depart from San Diego and sail to Mexico’s coasts, then visit Central America’s El Salvador and Costa Rica. Stop in Ecuador at Manta and Guayaquil. Cross the South Pacific to French Polynesia’s Bora ...