At the Manta Trust, our vision is a sustainable future for the oceans, where manta rays and their relatives thrive in healthy, diverse marine ecosystems.
There are 10 species of manta and devil rays found around the world.
All of these species are now threatened with extinction, primarily due to fisheries.
The Manta Trust and it’s global affiliate network are the leading authority working to turn the tide for manta and devil rays.
Our mission is to collaborate with affiliates around the world through research, education, and by providing expert advice to drive the policies and practices necessary to conserve manta rays, their relatives, and habitats.
Watch the short film below to find out who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
Click on the map below to find out more about the 29 affiliate projects around the world that we collaborate with.
our impact
We have collaborated with 200+ universities and other research institutions on over 100 academic publications in the last 13 years.
8000+ students around the world have attended our online and in-person marine biology lessons.
We have helped gain national protection for manta rays in key manta and devil ray fishing nations.
We have contributed to 10+ major international protective legislation wins for manta and devil rays.
We published the world's first book on manta rays, and published a guide to the manta and devil rays of the world.
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We are working towards a sustainable future for the oceans where manta rays and their relatives thrive in healthy, diverse marine ecosystems, but we cannot do it without your help.
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"I’ve been lucky enough to join the Manta Trust in the field during their scientific and conservation work. There is no group in the world with as much influence in the future of these enigmatic and iconic species, which is why I’ve been proud to be a patron for more than a decade and look forward to a decade more!"
Steve Backshall - Wildlife TV Presenter and Manta Trust Patron
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