A call for new CITES listings…
SHARK SAVERS and the Manta Ray of Hope Project, in partnership with The Manta Trust and Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, urges the United States to support increased...
View ArticleMaldives Manta Expedition!
In early 2013 Manta Trust Director, Guy Stevens, will be leading an 11 day expedition to the Southern Atolls of the Maldives to research both the oceanic mantas and whale sharks that are seen in this...
View ArticleMantas in Shark Focus…
“I’ve been lucky enough to have encountered some of the most spectacular animals on this planet in their natural habitat, but none has captivated me quite like manta rays. There is a connection you...
View ArticleThe Birmingham Dive Show: 27th and 28th October, 2012
On the 27th and 28th October, the Manta Trust will be making its first appearance at the UK Birmingham dive show! The Birmingham Dive show is one of the biggest events in the scuba diving calendar....
View ArticleMaking Global Protection for Manta Rays a Reality!
Today the Manta Trust team, along with colleagues from several other conservation organisations are celebrating a small victory in the battle to get effective and worldwide conservation for manta rays....
View ArticleMobulid Gill Plate Guide Released
Over the past few weeks the Manta Trust’s Guy Stevens has been putting together a field guide to Mobulid gill plates, its a vital part of the process of getting much needed protection for mantas on...
View ArticleThe Manta Trust in 2012- A year in review…
When we achieved our status as a UK registered charity in January 2012 nothing could have prepared us for the year ahead and all that we have achieved in the 12 months that have passed since then! We...
View ArticleFishing for Giants – China’s Growing Demand for Mantas
The gill plate trade and fisheries in South East Asia are perhaps the single greatest threat to global manta ray populations. Worryingly, in the last few months we have seen a number of web stories...
View ArticleExciting Developments in our South American Project!
The Manta Trust’s South American project has consolidated an important collaboration with the Peruvian conservation NGO Planeta Oceano and the Manta Ray of Hope Project to expand the work they are able...
View ArticleCITES Victory… a Ray of Hope for Mantas!
The 11th March 2013 may go down as a pivotal day in the history of marine conservation! Both species of manta ray have successfully gained approval for protection under Appendix II of CITES, joining...
View ArticleUnsustainable Tourism Investment in Yap!
Yap’s cultural and environmental heritage is in jeopardy as a result of plans for massive and unsustainable tourism investment, taking the form of golf courses, resorts and casinos. The State of Yap is...
View ArticleMaldives Report Published
With the Maldives Manta Season poised to start again in just 3 months read on to find out how we faired in 2012… Baa Atoll has an international reputation as one of the most reliable places in the...
View ArticleNew Publication: Manta Tourism Worth $140 million each year!
In another fantastic move forward for manta ray conservation a new publication written by our very own Mary O’Malley and Katie Lee-Brooks along with Hannah Medd of Shark Savers has been released today…...
View ArticleExpeditions and Opportunities!
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to work as a Manta Trust field scientist here’s your opportunity. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve launched our newest venture… Manta Expeditions which...
View ArticleWorking with Mission Blue
Collaboration is key in conservation and all of us here at The Manta Trust are delighted to announce our latest collaboration with Mission Blue... The Manta Trust are delighted to announce our newest...
View ArticleField Guide to Manta Rays
The Manta Trust were kindly asked to produce a Field Guide to Manta Rays to be published in Wild Travel Magazine, documenting the lives of these animals and where the best places are in the world to...
View ArticleThe Manta Trust in 2013 – A Year in Review
What a year it’s been! As we approach our second birthday and enter our third year as a charity, Manta Trust Founder, Guy Stevens, reviews the major events, success stories and milestones that...
View ArticleBiggest ever whale shark slaughterhouse uncovered
The biggest ever whale shark slaughterhouse has been uncovered in southeastern China killing 600 sharks a year!! Whale sharks, an internationally-protected endangered species are killed every year to...
View ArticleHappy 3000!
Happy 3000! No, we are not going nuts, it’s still 2014 but the new year started with fireworks for all of us at the Manta Trust! Last month we reached manta number 3000 on our Maldivian database. No,...
View ArticleIndonesia announces the world’s largest manta sanctuary!
The Manta Trust is pleased to announce that Indonesia has created the world’s largest manta ray sanctuary, encompassing a massive 6 million square kilometres of ocean, effectively enforcing full...
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