🌪️ Learn more about 2025 Maldives Manta Conservation Programme Highlights in the latest issue of the Cyclone Magazine! Your membership directly supports research, education, and conservation efforts around the world. Become a Cyclone Member here: www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

🦈 The Manta Project Fiji, an affiliate project of the Manta Trust, is a marine conservation initiative based in the Fiji Islands focused on protecting manta rays and their close relatives through scientific research, education, and collaboration. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/our-affiliat... 📸 Luke Gordon

🥰 We’re thrilled by all the incredibly positive feedback on our new documentary 'Where Devils Return'! 🔗 The film has recently been featured in Oceanographic Magazine, Divernet, and The Smiley Movement: www.mantatrust.org/news-and-media Watch the documentary here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0h...

🌪️ Join The Manta Trust Cyclone Membership and become part of a movement driving manta and devil ray conservation worldwide. 🔗 Join the Cyclone today: www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

💘 Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Did you know you can adopt or even name and adopt a manta ray? It’s Manta-be! 🥰 🔗 Visit our website to see the full list of Maldivian manta rays up for adoption: www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

🗓️ Save the date! 🎥 Join us for the first episode of this year’s Manta Trust Webinar Series, hosted in collaboration with Fish Free February. We’ll be joined by Irianies Gozali, leader of the Mobula Project Indonesia’s Sustainable Seafood Network! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join our Webinar on 10 February! 🦈 Seafood, Sustainability, and Manta & Devil Ray Conservation Insights from Mobula Project Indonesia (Episode 1: 2026 Manta Trust Webinar Series) 📍Online (zoom) 🗓️ 10 February 2026 | 10 AM GMT 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/.../register...

☀️ Join the Manta Caribbean Project this year, and develop hands-on experience in manta ray research and conservation! This opportunity is open to students, professionals, or anybody interested in learning about manta and devil ray research and conservation. 🔗 www.mantacaribbeanproject.org

🦈 Seafood, Sustainability, and Manta & Devil Ray Conservation Insights from Mobula Project Indonesia (Episode 1: 2026 Manta Trust Webinar Series) 📍Online (zoom) 🗓️ 10 February 2026 | 10 AM GMT 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎥 Watch our new short documentary on YouTube now! 🌊 Where Devils Return is a short documentary filmed in the Azores, one of the few places on Earth where endangered sicklefin devil rays gather in seasonal groups. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0h...

🌊 We’re excited to launch our new design, created as part of the Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition. The design is inspired by a community mural painted during the expedition by Rebecca Carter, celebrating Santa Maria’s importance for sicklefin devil rays. shopmantatrust.org/azores-devil...

🎥 We’re excited to share these scenes with you soon! Where Devils Return takes us to the Azores, where one of the world’s most threatened ray species gathers in one of the Atlantic’s most remarkable marine environments. 📅 29 January 2026 ⏰ 8:00pm GMT 🔗 lnkd.in/dXSi2sSE

🎥 Trailer | Where Devils Return Watch the trailer now and mark your calendars for the premiere: 📅 29 January 2026 ⏰ 8:00pm GMT 📍 Visit the link to the Manta Trust YouTube channel and click the “Notify Me” button to join our live premiere this Thursday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0h...

💙 Adopt a Manta! 🎁 Whether for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, our digital adoption packs make the perfect gift - an opportunity to learn about these gentle giants, whilst supporting global efforts to research and protect them. 🔗 bit.ly/2IWubme

Run Like a...Manta? 🏃Explore our featured events or sign up for a RunForCharity place on our website – and if your event isn’t listed, just get in touch, and we’ll help you find the perfect challenge. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/sporting-cha...

📣 Historic High Seas Treaty enters into force! 🙌 This day marks a major advance in global ocean governance and supports international commitments to halt biodiversity loss and protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030.

📣 New Research Alert! ✍️ A new study led by the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group provides a comprehensive assessment of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) in the Western Indian Ocean. 📖 Read the full study on our Research Portal: research.mantatrust.org/cochran-et-a...

💪 Turn your fitness goals into real-world impact by taking on a challenge inspired by manta rays! Whether it’s a 5K, marathon, trek, or obstacle course, every mile you cover helps protect manta rays, their relatives, and the habitats they depend on worldwide. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/sporting-cha...

📣 Join our team! 🏝️ We’re excited to announce that applications for a field research internship with the Maldives Manta Conservation Programme (MMCP) in 2026 are now open! 🔗 For more information about the role and requirements, or to apply, visit our website: www.mantatrust.org/careers

🤿 Join Us to Study Sicklefin Devil Rays Join us in the Azores and become part of a conservation-focused expedition where tourism directly supports science - and where every dive contributes to a deeper understanding of these remarkable rays. 🔗 www.mantaexpeditions.com/azores

🌪️ Cyclone Magazine: Issue 4 is Live Available exclusively to Cyclone Members, this Magazine brings you closer to the world of manta and devil ray conservation. Each issue is packed with in-depth stories, stunning photography, and behind-the-scenes insights from our global work! 🔗 bit.ly/2O5T5CA

🤿 As interest in devil rays grows in the Azores, so does the responsibility to protect them. By working with local tour operators to implement a Code of Conduct grounded in global best practice, the Santa Maria community is demonstrating how tourism and conservation can move forward together.

🎄 Happy Holidays from the Manta Trust! As we reflect on the past year, we are immensely grateful for the support of our incredible community! 🎨 This illustration is still one of our favourites! Made by Japan Manta Project leader, Rika Ozaki.

📣 New Article Alert! 📖 Visit our News & Media page to access the full Scuba Diving Magazine article, and explore more Manta Trust features in the news: lnkd.in/grz8hV-V 🔬 Read the full study on our Research Portal: lnkd.in/gUMF4gN7 🖊️ Jasmine Corbett

✍️ A review of manta and devil ray courtship and mating 📊 This study compiled 87 new photographic and video records of courtship and mating behaviour from 18 countries, using internet searches, social media footage, literature and engagement with the scientific community. 👉 lnkd.in/gUMF4gN7

📣 New Science Alert! ✍️ A new global study offers the most comprehensive global insight into manta and devil ray courtship and mating to date. 📖 Read the full study on our Research Portal: research.mantatrust.org/carpenter-et...

🤿 Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition Episode 5 🖼️ Community engagement was a major focus of our recent expedition. We’re grateful to ExpoLab, OMA, Oceanario de Lisboa, the Vila do Porto municipality, and the people of Santa Maria for the education and outreach work we carried out together in July!

🎄 Name a Manta this Christmas! 🙌 You, or your lucky loved will receive a naming certificate, activity pack, fact file, and an optional personalised e-card, and 1-year membership to the Cyclone (adopt before 23/12 to receive it on time for Christma)! 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

📣 New Article Alert Check out this Oceanographic Magazine article highlighting the RahVeshi Programme, a locally led initiative that empowers Maldivian communities to study, protect, and sustainably manage manta ray populations. www.mantatrust.org/news-and-media 📸 + ✏️ Jasmine Corbett

📣 New Science Alert Read the full paper, ‘Shining a light on Cameroon's elasmobranch fisheries: insights from citizen science and market surveys highlight a conservation priority' by Labyedh et al. (2025), on our Research Portal: research.mantatrust.org/publications

📣 New Affiliate Project: Myanmar Ocean Project Learn more about the Myanmar Ocean Project, including its achievements and future objectives, by visiting the affiliate project page on our website : www.mantatrust.org/myanmar 📸 Anna Flam

🎁 Whether for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, our digital adoption packs make the perfect gift - an opportunity to learn about these gentle giants, whilst supporting global efforts to research and protect them. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

⭐️ Meet Manta Trust Patron - Hussain Aga Khan 🎥 A long-time advocate for manta ray conservation, Hussain Aga Khan has championed the Manta Trust’s mission to protect these majestic creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit. We are very glad to have Hussain Aga Khan as part of our Manta Family!

📣 In The News 📖 Head to our ‘News & Media’ page to explore these articles and dive into more Manta Trust stories featured in the news: www.mantatrust.org/news-and-media

🤿 Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition Episode 4: How We Study Devil Rays 🔬 There are various ways to study the sicklefin devil ray. Here, we explore non-invasive techniques such as photo-ID, stereo-video photogrammetry, and underwater contactless ultrasonography.

📣 Which species were uplisted to CITES Appendix I last week? ALL of them! In a landmark decision, countries have voted to uplist all ten species of manta and devil rays to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. 🔗 bit.ly/4nola9f

📣 Which species were uplisted to CITES Appendix I last week? ALL of them! In a landmark decision, countries have voted to uplist all ten species of manta and devil rays to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. 🔗 bit.ly/4nola9f

🙌 Join the global generosity movement on 2nd December 2025 and celebrate all acts of giving. Your Giving Tuesday gift helps turn policy into action and brings us closer to a future where manta and devil rays can truly thrive: aathfrqs.donorsupport.co/page/FUNSVCD... 📸 Simon Hilbourne

📣 We did it! All ten species of manta and devil rays are now protected under CITES Appendix I, the highest level of international protection. This historic vote bans all international commercial trade, including gill plates and meat, giving these marine giants a fighting chance.

📣 Historic win! All 10 species of manta & devil rays are now CITES Appendix I, banning all international commercial trade. Read the full press release for more: www.mantatrust.org/historic-glo...

Critical Vote for Manta and Devil Rays ✍️ CITES CoP20 has begun! Delegates are meeting in Uzbekistan, and by the end of the week, they’ll vote on Ecuador’s proposal to ban all international commercial trade in manta and devil rays, a decision that could shape the future of these vulnerable species.

📣 Deadline Extended (30 November 2025)! 📧 Submit your abstract for Sharks International 2026, and choose the session ‘Manta Matters: Shaping Fisheries Policy with Mobulid Science.’. 👉 Submit your abstract , and register now via: www.si2026.org

Manta Trust patron David Oakes is at CITES CoP20 explaining why CITES is vital and why manta & devil rays need the highest protection under Appendix I. 🔗 Visit our website to learn more about manta and devil rays, and the threats they face: www.mantatrust.org

🎄 From cozy, sustainable clothing to manta adoptions, including our exclusive festive mantas, ‘Manta Claus’ and ‘Rudolf the Red Nosed Ray’, and the chance to name their very own manta ray, our Gift Guide has something special for every manta and ocean lover! 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/manta-trust-...

🤿 Episode 2: From Global Threats to Local Wonders 🤝 This July, a team of international researchers, educators, and media experts travelled to Santa Maria Island in the Azores for the inaugural Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition! Learn more in the videos to come!

🤿 Episode 2: The Sicklefin Devil Ray 🤝 This July, a team of international researchers, educators, and media experts travelled to Santa Maria Island in the Azores for the inaugural Azores Devil Ray Research Expedition! Learn more in the videos to come! 🔗 www.youtube.com/shorts/1oUwZ...

🇯🇵 Japan Manta Project x ClubMed With the support of ClubMed, we were able to establish MantaBase in Japan. Which is Japan’s first centralised database compiling manta ray sightings from across both the country, and the rest of the world. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/japan 📸 Takumi Maeda

📣 New Science Alert! Read the full paper 'Composition and conservation status of rays sold in Baja California Sur, Mexico', by Ossiander et al. (2025), on our Research Portal: research.mantatrust.org/ossiander-et... 📸 Sofaia Gribben & (2, 5) Mobula Conservation 🎨 Illustrations by Marc Dando

Last chance! Have your photo featured on our projected mural and show the world that support spans across the globe! 📣 In less than a weeks time, global leaders will meet at CITES CoP20 to decide the future of manta and devil rays. 🔗 Learn more: www.mantatrust.org/save-the-man...

🌊 Become an Ocean Ambassador! We are looking for young people, aged 13-17, to become our next 2026 Ocean Ambassadors! 💻 Take a look at our Education Portal for more details! The deadline for applications is 30 November 2025: education.mantatrust.org/getinvolved