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Most of the information on the giant devil ray has been gathered through bycatch data because the species has a high bycatch mortality.

As a result, it is sensitive to environmental changes. A dark shadow emerges under the ocean waves, growing at an alarmingly fast pace as it approaches the surface. The Reef Manta Ray (Mobula alfredi) is one of the largest and most iconic marine species.Because Reef Manta Rays frequent relatively shallow waters along the coastal reefs of continents and oceanic islands, they are more commonly encountered by divers and snorkellers than their Oceanic Manta Ray cousins. Michel Guerrero / Proyecto Mantas Ecuador FMME Scientists have identified a population of endangered oceanic manta rays off the coast of Ecuador that is 10 times larger than any other known population. Your adoption helps us continue our work in Mexico and everywhere we work to save endangered species. The devil fish has a limited range and a low rate of reproduction. NovemScientists Discover More Than 22,000 Endangered Manta Rays off Coast of Ecuador An oceanic manta ray. Like whale sharks, manta rays can suffer from boat strike injuries and are very suceptible to being caught as bycatch in longline fishery areas. Giant manta rays are found worldwide in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters and are commonly seen offshore, in oceanic waters, and near productive. We see many types of rays during our expeditions. Currently we are working to help create additional marine protected areas and working with policymakers to curb overfishing and amend shipping lane locations off the Yucatan Peninsula. In the genus Manta there are two species, Manta birostris (the giant oceanic manta) and Manta alfredi (the resident reef manta). ​This manta ray is 19" long, has a 20" wingspan, is soft and lifelike with amazing sparkling eyes and realistic patterns and anatomy similar to real giant oceanic manta rays! This manta ray helps save real oceanic manta rays off the Yucatan during our Whale Shark Conservation Expeditions! Her name is Azure for the beautiful blue eyes on this super soft and amazing plush manta ray.