Marine Megafauna Foundation
Articles featuring the brilliant work of marine science and conservation experts, Marine Megafauna Foundation, founded by Andrea Marshall and Simon Pierce
It’s official – there are three species of manta ray!
Scientists formally describe a third species of manta ray, sixteen years after MMF's Dr Andrea Marshall predicted its existence
Collaborative study highlights global shipping threat to whale sharks
A new study details the threat posed by heavily used shipping lanes as they regularly pass through seasonal whale shark aggregations
MMF records first-ever sighting of mimic octopus in Mozambique
Marine Megafauna Foundation scientists' report the surprise discovery of the shape-shifting mimic octopus in Mozambique
Andrea Marshall in intensive care after stroke
Andrea Marshall, 'Queen of Mantas' and co-founder of Marine Megafauna Foundation, is in intensive care after suffering a near-fatal stroke
MMF’s research pivotal in establishing new IUCN shark and ray protections
The Marine Megafauna Foundation's decades-long research has been pivotal in establishing new Important Shark and Ray Areas for the IUCN
Marine Megafauna Foundation announces new Socorro research expedition
MMF is offering scuba diving citizen scientists the chance to join an expedition to the Revillagigedo Archipelago in January 2024
New study suggests narrowing habitat for Galápagos tuna
A new study suggests a potential narrowing habitat for tuna, with ripple effects on global fisheries and conservation
How the Marine Megafauna Foundation makes sustainability sustainable
Marine Megafauna Foundation co-founders Andrea Marshall and Simon Pierce talk to DIVE about what 'sustainability' really means
DIVE Magazine Spring 2023
DIVE’s Spring 2023 magazine is out now, and we are thinking BIG. Big fish, big plans, big stories, Big Shots!
Endangered sicklefin devil ray found off the US Atlantic coast
A new Marine Megafauna Foundation study finds that the elusive sicklefin devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) is present off the US Atlantic coast.
Virtual Reality brings ‘Flight of the Mantas’ to life
Marine Megafauna Foundation partners with Immotion, to create an 'educational and immersive' VR experience entitled Flight of the Mantas.
Whale shark reproductive ultrasound study published
A new study details the ultrasound scanning and blood-sampling of Galápagos whale sharks to determine their reproductive status
MMF confirms world-first international reef manta migration
A new Marine Megafauna Foundation has confirmed the first international movement of reef manta rays in South Africa
World’s largest oceanic manta ray population in Ecuador, says MMF study
The world's largest population of giant oceanic manta rays has been identified off the coast of Ecuador, accoring to a newly published study
Diving in Shark Heaven: Tubbataha Reefs in the Philippines
MMF co-founder Simon Pierce talks about 'Shark Heaven' in Tubbataha, Philippines - and how you can join an upcoming MMF liveaboard trip
Prince Harry visits MMF project in Bazaruto, Mozambique
Prince Harry visits The Bazaruto National Park in Mozambique to learn about Marine Megafauna Foundations work in the region
Reef manta relationships depend on individual behaviour
New research from Marine Megafauna Foundation and The Manta Trust reveals new details about how their movement affects their social bonds
MMF study of black and striped marlin diving behaviour
A Marine Megafauna Foundation study finds the diving behaviour of black and striped marlin allows both species to successfully coexist.
Endangered Species Day profile: Andrea Marshall
Today marks the 17th annual Endangered Species Day, during which people commit to l taking action to save the oceans# many endangered species
Komodo manta aggregations among largest in the world
A new study finds that the waters of Komodo National Park may be home to some of the largest aggregations of manta rays in the world.
MMF reveals new 3D manta ray model
Marine Megafauna Foundation and its partners have created the world's first accurate 3D model of a manta ray.
MMF scientists spot elusive ornate eagle ray
Marine Megafauna Foundation scientists encountered one of the world’s rarest elasmobranchs—the ornate eagle ray—twice within a single week
Study shows need for whale shark population monitoring
A new study by researchers from Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF highlights the need for long-term monitoring of whale shark populations.
Inhambane Seascape named Mission Blue Hope Spot
Sylvia Earle's Mission Blue Foundation has declared Mozambique's Inhambane Seascape a 'Hope Spot' to help protect endangered species
The big questions remaining about whale sharks
Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell asks Marine Megafauna Foundation co-founder, Dr Simon Pierce, what we still need to find out about this elusive species
How and why is the whale shark the world’s largest fish
Big being beautiful is certainly the case with whale sharks. Here is why they grow to such a size and what benefits being the biggest provides
Manta rays communicate with their cephalic lobes – study
New research indicates that manta rays move their cephalic lobes in 'specific and interesting ways' during social interactions
Manta rays make friends and socialise
Manta rays form social relationships and actively choose their social partners, a new Marine Megafauna Foundation study has revealed
First ultrasound scans and blood samples taken from wild Galápagos whale sharks
Scientists have successfully taken ultrasound scans and blood samples from wild, free-swimming Galápagos whale sharks
No more mantas, only mobulas
A comprehensive study of the DNA of the rays that – up until last week – were known as mantas…