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Manta ray

Manta Ray From Above

Manta Ray underwater drone

The Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is a majestic creature. Referred to as the angels of the sea they are one of the largest animals in the ocean with a wingspan measuring up to seven metres!! Sadly, since 2019 they have been listed as an endangered species. So what is their greatest threat? Fishing of course… “Giant manta rays are both targeted and caught as bycatch in a number of global fisheries throughout their range, and are most susceptible to artisanal fisheries and industrial purse-seine fisheri