LESS than two months after a tearful farewell was bid to Apollo, a new manta ray joins Poseidon on display in the Atlantis marine park.

She has been named Athena by members of the Water Features Department after the Greek goddess of wisdom, strength and justice.

Athena was spotted feeding just off Rose Island, not too far from shore. Team members recall that even as the boat moved in closer, the female manta could be seen performing barrel rolls, making sure she got as much food as possible. She had no idea that soon Atlantis would be her new home.

One team member said: "There was relatively little fuss from her as she was lifted into the holding facility on the boat."

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