Giant manta becomes the first manta ray to be listed as an endangered species — Marine Megafauna Foundation
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Last updated 17 Juni 2024
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Manta rays form social bonds with each other
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New study confirms a world-first international migration of reef manta rays — Marine Megafauna Foundation
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Tourists and fishers key to future of rare manta nursery - Scimex
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The Marvelous Mobula Rays
Dr. Andrea Marshall — Marine Megafauna Foundation
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World's largest oceanic manta ray population — Manta Trust
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Les Raies manta - Pure Ocean Fund
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Largest known manta ray population found off Ecudor - Oceanographic - Oceanographic
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Huge squadron of manta rays is recorded off Indonesia
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In a First, Scientists Discover Oceanic Manta Ray Nursery, NOVA
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Giant manta becomes the first manta ray to be listed as an endangered species — Marine Megafauna Foundation
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MMF and Partners Create First-Ever Accurate Digital 3D Manta Ray Model — Marine Megafauna Foundation
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Big manta rays found 'right under our nose' off Florida beaches
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Giant Manta listed as Endangered