Rays
Shark and ray populations halved by overfishing in last 50 years
A new study finds that overfishing has caused populations of sharks, rays and chimaeras to decline by half since 1970.…
Mystery illness killing smalltooth sawfish
Scientists are worried about a mystery illness killing critically endangered smalltooth sawfish in the Florida Keys.
Featured Photographer – Ollie Clarke
British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023, Ollie Clarke, showcases some of his spectacular megafauna shots of sharks, rays and whales
Population of seals and sharks rises off English coast
The populations of grey seals, sharks and rays are on the increase off the Cumbrian coast, but so too are invasive Pacific oysters.
The real life marine creatures behind 2003 ‘Finding Nemo’ cast
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Finding Nemo, here's the real-life creatures that inspired Pixar's animated blockbuster
The Shark Trust’s Great Eggcase Hunt returns for Easter 2023
The Shark Trust's Great Easter Eggcase Hunt returns for 2023, for citizen scientists across the globe to help with shark and skate conservation.
Devil Ray Conservation Dive launched at Aliwal Shoal
A unique 'Devil Ray Conservation Dive' is to be launched this December at Aliwal Shoal off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
PADI calling for increased shark and ray protection at CITES 2022
PADI is representing the dive commmunity at this year's CITES, calling on members of the public to help push for increased shark protections
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.
Shark Trust’s great Easter eggcase hunt
The Shark Trust's Great Eggcase Hunt is a fun family day out, but also a citizen science project that aids shark, ray and skate conservation.
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
Protection urged for Sabah’s endangered devil rays
A new study into schooling shortfin devil rays in Sabah, Malaysia, has seen the island recognised as an area of interest for sharks and rays
No more mantas, only mobulas
A comprehensive study of the DNA of the rays that – up until last week – were known as mantas…