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Marine Megafauna Foundation
Articles featuring the brilliant work of marine science and conservation experts, Marine Megafauna Foundation, founded by Andrea Marshall and Simon Pierce
Collaborative study highlights global shipping threat to whale sharks
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Aug 7, 2024
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Apr 3, 2024
Marine Megafauna Foundation scientists' report the surprise discovery of the shape-shifting mimic octopus in Mozambique
Andrea Marshall in intensive care after stroke
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Feb 21, 2024
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Jan 19, 2024
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Oct 5, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Sep 5, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Jun 21, 2023
Marine Megafauna Foundation co-founders Andrea Marshall and Simon Pierce talk to DIVE about what 'sustainability' really means
DIVE Magazine Spring 2023
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
May 3, 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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Apr 27, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Apr 5, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Mar 28, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Jan 16, 2023
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Nov 16, 2022
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Oct 25, 2022
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Oct 6, 2022
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
By
DIVE Staff
Jul 20, 2022
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
By
DIVE Staff
Jun 8, 2022
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
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
May 20, 2022
Today marks the 17th annual Endangered Species Day, during which people commit to l taking action to save the oceans# many endangered species
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