Nov 13, 2025 · Humans are significantly impacting manta ray populations through direct fishing, entanglement in marine debris, habitat degradation, and climate change, leading to population …

Aug 6, 2025 · Manta rays are already listed as vulnerable to extinction, largely due to overfishing and habitat degradation 2 – and now they are facing yet another challenge.

Their population is in decline due to unsustainable fishing pressures and a slow life history, with potential additional demographic pressure from plastic pollution.

Jan 6, 2026 · Furthermore, as filter feeders, both species are threatened by marine pollution, particularly the ingestion of microplastics. These tiny plastic particles mimic plankton, potentially causing internal …

Global study reveals 265,000 manta and devil rays are killed each year, exposing urgent conservation gaps and calls for stronger protections.

Jul 2, 2023 · Coral reef bleaching events weaken the corals’ ability to support diverse marine life populations, leading to declines in fish that depend upon them for shelter or food sources.

Although the oceans provide an invaluable buffer against rising global temperatures, it is becoming increasingly clear that the resulting effects on ocean life are increasing negative – and manta and …

Jan 1, 2026 · We examine both targeted and incidental catch, in small (<15 m, ‘SV’) and large (>15 m, ‘LV’) vessel fisheries to identify hotspots with the highest risk of fisheries-related mortality and …

Nov 17, 2025 · Population declines of up to 99% have been documented in some regions. ‘Mobulids are among the most charismatic and biologically vulnerable marine animals,’ said Dr Guy Stevens, Chief …

Galapagos Marine Reserve. Overall, given their life history traits, particularly their low reproductive output, giant manta ray populations are inherently vulnerable to depletions, with l w likelihood of …