Manta Trust
Manta rays worth US$8.6 billion to the Maldives economy, study finds
A Manta Trust-led study finds that manta rays could generate an estimated US$8.6 billion in Maldives tourism revenue over their lifetimes
New documentary spotlights endangered sicklefin devil rays of the Azores
A new Manta Trust documentary highlights endangered sicklefin devil rays gathering at Ambrósio Seamount in the Azores
Mantas and devil rays receive maximum CITES protection
All ten species of mobulid rays have been uplisted to Appendix I under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Mantas and devil rays in global decline
A new study calls on mobulid rays to be upgraded to CITES Appendix I in the wake of severe population decline
Mark World Manta Day 2025 with the Manta Trust’s events
Check out some of the events being held by the Manta Trust to celebrate World Manta Day 2025 - and why better protection is so important
Featured Photographer: Jasmine Corbett
Check out this fantastic portfolio from marine scientist, dive instructor, and Manta Trust Media and Communications Manager, Jas Corbett
‘Rays of Hope’ – an Interview with Karen Fuentes, founder of the Manta Caribbean Project
The Manta Caribbean Project is doing vital work to protect manta rays off the coast of Mexico – DIVE talks to its charismatic founder.
Manta Trust launches #SaveTheMantas campaign
The Manta Trust has launched a campaign to get mantas and mobulas upgraded to the highest level of protection at November's CITES conference
Manta Trust launches ‘Volunteer Time Off’ expeditions for businesses
The Manta Trust has launched a new initiative aimed at getting businesses involved in manta ray conservation through volunteering expeditions
World Manta Day returns on 17 September 2024
The Manta Trust will be kicking off the run-up to World Manta Day on 17 September with a conservation storytelling workshop on 11 September
An evening with Doug Allan for World Manta Day
Multi award winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan and the Manta Trust are hosting an event to celebrate World Manta Day, on 17 September












