Indonesia is now the world’s largest sanctuary for manta rays, after officials were persuaded by evidence that the gentle giants known for delighting tourists are worth more alive than dead.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Manta ray populations are thriving in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a new population assessment shows, highlighting the importance of ...

Over a decade, manta ray populations increased significantly in Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia, highlighting the importance of long-term conservation and management measures such as well ...

Manta ray populations have plummeted globally in the last decade as a result. Indonesia, the world's largest sanctuary for manta rays, is a prime location for manta tourism, but it's also a hunting ...

Manta rays are among the most majestic of all the ocean's creatures. They grow to incredible sizes with wing spans of up to 7m (21 feet). They glide seemingly effortlessly with slow flaps of their ...

aja Ampat archipelago in West Papua is home to Indonesia’s largest population of reef manta rays, Mobula alfredi. They are not mammals, but cartilaginous fish that are related to sharks.

But a new study of reef manta rays in eastern Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, combined with an exciting discovery from Komodo National Park further west earlier this year, suggests reef mantas are ...

Raja Ampat archipelago in West Papua is home to Indonesia’s largest population of reef manta rays, Mobula alfredi. They are not mammals, but cartilaginous fish that are related to sharks.

From diving alongside manta rays and oceanic dolphins to landing Spanish mackerel and reef fish, the experience culminates in a traditional village cook-up. The meal, shared with locals ...

A video of a woman being startled by a manta ray while snorkeling in Indonesia has gone viral on TikTok. A stock image shows a woman snorkeling near manta rays. A video of a woman being startled ...

Raja Ampat archipelago in West Papua is home to indonesia's largest population of reef manta rays , mobula alfredi . They are not mammals, but cartilaginous fish that are related to sharks.