5/26/2023 0 Comments Manta ray next to shark![]() ![]() ![]() The impeccably captured look and movements, combined with his well-documented, friendly personality, likely make Skye the most interesting manta ray in the world. The model of Skye is the only accurate 3D model of a manta ray and an invaluable digital representation. “The model was also rigged with detailed animation, which accurately depicts Skye’s swimming motion and the lifelike movement of his cephalic fins during feeding. Even the ray’s scars from a boat propeller are noticeable!” the team said. Using collected footage and measurement data, the animator recreated his shape, gills, mouth, and other attributes, including identifying details and texture. Its tail is short and has no venomous spike. “Researchers previously observed Skye in June 2020 and have since spotted him more than 20 times. The top of the manta ray’s flat body is grey to black underneath it is white. Just how whale shark markings are unique to the individual, like a person’s fingerprint, so are the underside markings of a manta ray. Swim with the worlds friendliest giant mantas. gave rise to manta rays were benthic species that performed wavelike motions to swim near the arena. Together they’ve created another 3D model based on an 8-foot (2.4 meter) juvenile male manta named Skye. Manta rays are fish like sharks, salmon and marlin. ![]()
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