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Young mantas host small fish communities off South Florida (Level A1) — A group of people in the water with a boat in the background

Young mantas host small fish communities off South FloridaCEFR A1

22 Dec 2025

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Adapted from U. Miami, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Desiree M, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
69 words
  • Young manta rays live near South Florida coast.
  • They often carry groups of other fish.
  • Palm Beach County is a nursery for them.
  • Fish sit on mantas’ gills and eyes.
  • Other fish ride on mantas’ wings and tail.
  • Remoras can attach and move with mantas.
  • Boats and fishing near the coast are dangerous.
  • People should slow boats to protect animals.
  • The animals help other fish to feed and grow.

Difficult words

  • manta ray — a large flat sea animal with wide wings
    manta rays, mantas’, mantas
  • nursery — place where young animals live and grow
  • remora — a fish that attaches to larger animals
    Remoras
  • attach — stick to another animal or object
  • protect — keep safe from harm or danger
  • gill — the breathing organ of a fish
    gills

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever seen fish near the coast?
  • Would you slow a boat to protect animals? Why or why not?
  • Do you like to visit the beach or coast?

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