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The devil fish can reach up to 5.2 meters in disc width.
The diver Emily Marzilli was out freediving near La Ventana, in Mexico, when she spotted a shadow underneath the surface.
A 25-year-old diver Emily Marzilli has managed to capture remarkable footage showing flying devil rays fish (devil fish) migrating in one giant cluster. The diver has shared a clip of this incident on Instagram.
The video’s text overlay reads, “This is what the largest migration of Mobula rays in the world looks like from above.”. The clip shows the devil rays fish huddled closely, giving the appearance of an island. At no point, did the fishes leave the group and remain closely nestled with each other. The video shows fishes moving in the same direction by flapping their fins. The video’s caption reveals that it is a migration event in the Sea of Cortez with peak seasons from April to June.
Social media users were flummoxed to watch the clip and showered appreciation for it in the comment section. One of the users commented, “A thousand times more beautiful than a human-made work of art.” Another commented, “Was it just me did you think it was animation of the shape of the island Sri Lanka?” Others also lauded the magnificent scenario and commented that this scenario is mesmerising.
The diver Emily Marzilli was out freediving near La Ventana, in Mexico, when she spotted a shadow underneath the surface. To her surprise, this dark shadow soon turned out to be a large group of Mobula rays that were all going in the same direction. As seen in the clip, the fishes were gliding through the water so fast with their wings that it looked like they were flying.
Hailing from Canada, Emily witnessed this spectacle with a group of freediver beginners. The 25-year-old diver told the Daily Star that she’s very proud to have been able to share the moment with those just being introduced to the sport. “It’s very humbling to be a part [of that],” she added.
The Giant Devil Ray is believed to live in low numbers and is listed as an endangered species. This fish can reach up to 5.2 meters in disc width.