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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 3h

🔬 New Science Alert Between 2018 and 2024, Manta Project Fiji, an affiliate of Manta Trust, used non-invasive drone surveys to monitor oceanic manta rays in Laucala Bay, a shallow, turbid, sediment-rich bay beside Suva, the capital of Fiji. 📄 Read the full study: buff.ly/z3xr8mO 📸 Luke Gordon

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

📣 New Science Alert! 👀 Drones reveal a hidden manta hotspot, right next to a city. 📷 Between 2018–2024, Gordon et al. (2026) used drone surveys to track oceanic manta rays in Laucala Bay, Fiji, a shallow, sediment-rich bay right beside Suva. Learn more: buff.ly/1IOpzHP

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Drones reveal a hidden manta hotspot, right next to a city.

Between 2018–2024, Gordon et al. (2026) used drone surveys to track oceanic manta rays in Laucala Bay, Fiji, a shallow, sediment-rich bay right beside Suva. The results: 874 sightings of 22…

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Did you know you can name and adopt a manta ray from our exclusive selection? Designed for personal keepsakes and thoughtful gifting alike, our digital naming and adoption packs let you learn about these gentle giants while supporting global research and conservation efforts. 🔗 buff.ly/cGLewga

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎉 World Manta Day Giveaway: Win a Limited Edition Manta Pin! Today only, we're celebrating World Manta Day by giving away 10 limited edition reef manta pins to the first 10 people who join the Cyclone as new members! 📅 Valid today (17 September) from 09:00 until midnight BST. 👉 buff.ly/JP54OnW

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy World Manta Day from the Manta Trust! From our core team, every affiliate project, and our incredible collaborators across the globe, thank you. 🤝 Join us as a Cyclone member today and help power the next chapter of manta conservation! buff.ly/JP54OnW

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy World Manta Day! And today, share a favourite manta memory, tag someone who loves them as much as you do, or just spread the word... let's fill the internet with manta love. 💙 #WorldMantaDay #MantaRays #DevilRays #MantaTrust

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join our community of 600 loyal Cyclone Members who are making a real difference each month by funding manta ray research and conservation efforts. buff.ly/JP54OnW 🎥 Simon Hilbourne

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Collaboration is this year's #WorldMantaDay theme, and it's not just a message we're putting out, it's how we actually work! 🔗 Want more of this, straight from the team? Receive behind the scenes updates by joining our Cyclone Membership today: buff.ly/JP54OnW buff.ly/4ktKbld

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What does collaboration actually look like for mantas?

What does collaboration actually look like? Collaboration is this year's #WorldMantaDay theme, and it's not just a message we're putting out, it's how we actually work. 🎥 Back in May, we sat…

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Get ready for World Manta Day (17 September)! To make it easy to join in, we've put together a few free templates you can use as Instagram or Facebook Stories or posts - now through the big day itself! 🔗 buff.ly/eIKT6cy

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🗓️ This #WorldMantaDay (17 September), the theme is Collaboration: the divers who report sightings, the communities living alongside these animals, the researchers tracking populations, the governments enacting protections, the NGOs on the ground. Every piece matters. buff.ly/eIKT6cy

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🇹🇭 Volunteer Needed: Help Grow the Thailand Manta Project 🐟 📍 Flexible location (Thailand preferred) 🌊 Unpaid, with potential to become paid as funding grows 📩 Apply by 30 September 2026 Visit our website to learn more about the role and to apply: buff.ly/9WMeH0S

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did you know the oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) is the largest ray species on Earth, with a disc width of up to 680cm in extremely large specimens? These remoras are clearly making full use of all that surface area! 🔗 Learn more about manta and devil rays: buff.ly/sM7J81l 🎥 Michel Guerrero

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🌊 We're Recruiting: Trustee – Fisheries Policy The Manta Trust is looking for a new member to join our Board of Trustees, bringing expertise in fisheries policy, management, or governance to help shape the strategic direction of our conservation work. 🔗 buff.ly/XIb21Cl 📸 Leila Scheltema

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's here! Our new Manta & Devil Rays collection has landed. 🎨 Created in collaboration with scientific illustrator Marc Dando, this design captures the full diversity of the manta and devil ray family! 🚚 Free UK shipping this weekend only, until Sunday 6th September, midnight. 🔗 buff.ly/eSvCZHN

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎨 Meet the artist behind our new collection. ✍️ Scientific illustrator Marc Dando brings decades of experience and a deep knowledge of marine life to this collaborative design. 👀 Stay tuned to see his incredible illustrations on our new design, launching tomorrow! 🔗 shopmantatrust.org

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 New Manta Merch Incoming! Created in collaboration with scientific illustrator Marc Dando, our newest design captures the full diversity of the manta and devil ray family (Mobulidae)! Stay tuned, this collection launches this week, in celebration of World Manta Day (17 September)!

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When you adopt a manta, you're not just getting certificate, you're funding the research and conservation work that keeps individuals like this one safe for the next generation to see. You'll learn about their story, and become part of a community working to secure their future. 🔗 bit.ly/2IWubme

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In issue 5 of our Cyclone Magazine, we dive into an incredible citizen science story from our affiliate project in French Polynesia! Want the full story, plus everything else in this issue? Becoming a Cyclone member gets you access: www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📣 Apply Now: Research & Guest Engagement Intern The Maldives Manta Conservation Programme (MMCP) is now recruiting for a Research & Guest Engagement Internship at our Raa Atoll project base. 🔗 For more information and to apply, visit: www.mantatrust.org/careers

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Watch closely... those two horn-like fins are called cephalic fins, and this manta is about to put them to work! #DidYouKnow when a manta feeds, it unfurls these fins from tight rolls into wide paddles, using them to funnel plankton-rich water straight into its mouth! 🎥 Luke Gordon

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🌊 2027 Ocean Ambassador Applications Coming Soon! ✍️ Applications open November 2026, stay tuned on our social media pages or sign up for our newsletter to be notified as soon as applications go live! Find out more: education.mantatrust.org/getinvolved

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌊 Once an Ocean Ambassador, always an advocate. That's the ripple effect of the Ocean Ambassador Programme, delivered in partnership with 71Blue, young people who go on to lead, educate, and advocate for our oceans long after the programme wraps!

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! This #InternationalYouthDay2026, we asked our Ocean Ambassadors one question: what does the future of our oceans depend on? 💬 Their answers, in their own words: knowledge, connection, policy, everyday choices, and above all, action.

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

For #InternationalYouthDay2026 (12 August), we're spotlighting two young people already leading ocean conservation in their communities. 🔗 Donate via our website, or become a Cyclone Member for monthly giving: www.mantatrust.org/support-the-... #OceanAmbassador #MantaTrust #71Blue

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌊 This week, in celebration of #InternationalYouthDay2026 (12 August), we're spotlighting The Next Wave...the young people turning their passion for the ocean into action. 🔗 Support our education programmes by donating via our website, or become a Cyclone Member for monthly giving: bit.ly/2Z3Zyno

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Evidence for Action: India's Manta and Devil Ray Fisheries 🔗 Visit our Research Portal to explore the full publication: research.mantatrust.org/chopra-et-al... 🔗 Learn more about the India Mobulid Project: www.mantatrust.org/india 🔬 Lead author: Dr. Mayuri Chopra ✍️ Illustrations by: Marc Dando

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🚨 New Science Alert 📑 A new study by Chopra et al. (2026), reveals concerning signals for manta and devil ray populations off India's coast, and the findings paint a clear picture of overfishing-driven decline. 🔗 Visit our Research Portal to explore the full publication: buff.ly/1JhdNNd

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Did you know you can adopt Juno? 🌊 We first met Juno back in 2005, when the Maldives Manta Conservation Programme was still in its infancy. A famous big momma-manta, Juno is curious, engaging, and one of the most frequently seen mantas in the Maldives. 💻 www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📣 Discover the latest ocean conservation stories in Cyclone Magazine. Alongside other exclusive conservation updates, the Cyclone Magazine offers a closer look at the science, stories, and people working to protect manta and devil rays around the world. 🌊 www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Missed out on a ballot place? We've still got you covered. Some of the UK's biggest races, including Royal Parks Half Marathon and Manchester Half Marathon, are sold out through public entry. But Team Manta still has a small number of discounted charity places available! 🔗 bit.ly/4qYXiec

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎤 Listen to Ocean Women project co-leader, Zuna’s, TEDx Talk! 👉 Click the link to watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jFC...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

[FRENCH VERSION] 📣 Nouvelle publication scientifique Une nouvelle étude présente la première évaluation des raies manta et des mobulas à l'échelle de l'Archipel des Mascareignes (Maurice, La Réunion et Rodrigues). 🔗 research.mantatrust.org/harris-et-al...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📣 New Science Alert A new study reveals the first comprehensive assessment of manta and devil rays across the Mascarene Archipelago (Mauritius, La Réunion, and Rodrigues). 🔗 Head to our Research Portal to read the full publication: research.mantatrust.org/harris-et-al...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Who is Kalena Ku? 🔗 You can adopt this Maldivian reef manta ray by heading to our adoption webpage. Each adoption includes a fact file, adoption certificate, digital poster, activity pack, manta bio, and a letter from our founders. www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🌊 Cyclone Magazine: Issue 6 is now live 🔎 In this sixth issue, we explore discovery - how every new piece of knowledge helps shape the future of manta and devil ray conservation. Become a Cyclone Member and receive the magazine: www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Missed Sharks International 2026 or want to revisit some of the incredible presentations? Recordings from the conference are now available to watch online! Explore the 20+ presentations from our core team, collaborators, affiliate projects, and students on our website: www.mantatrust.org/webinars

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Name and Adopt a Manta! Designed for personal keepsakes and thoughtful gifting alike, our digital naming and adoption packs let you learn about these gentle giants while supporting global research and conservation efforts. 🔗 www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta 📸 Jasmine Corbett

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🇵🇪 Volunteer Opportunity in Peru 📍 Zorritos, Peru 📅 July/August 2026 – March 2027 ⏳ Minimum 6-month commitment preferred 🗓️ Apply by: 30 June 2026 Accommodation, meals, and fieldwork expenses are provided. 🔗 For more information and to apply, visit: www.mantatrust.org/careers 📸 Mark Harding

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📣 New Science Alert 🔬 A new study by Moloney et al. (2026) introduces the Zooplankton Visual Index (ZVI), a simple and validated method for estimating zooplankton biomass through underwater observations. 🔗 Read the full publication on our Research Portal: research.mantatrust.org/moloney-et-a...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to strengthen your team while demonstrating your company’s commitment to sustainability? 🔗 Join our Corporate Volunteering Expeditions and transform your team with purpose-driven adventures: www.mantatrust.org/corporate-vo... 🎥 Jasmine Corbett

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

📣 Join Our Team! We are recruiting a Fisheries & Policy Manager to join The Manta Trust’s conservation programmes team. 🔗 For more information, or to apply, please visit our website: www.mantatrust.org/careers

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Can't get enough of mantas? Join the Cyclone and get closer to manta conservation than ever before! 🔗 Join today: www.mantatrust.org/the-cyclone

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📣 New Research Highlight Manta rays are not only icons of the Maldives' marine biodiversity - they are also a cornerstone of the nation's blue economy. Healthy manta ray populations, healthy ecosystems, and a resilient economy go hand in hand. 🔗 research.mantatrust.org/moloney-et-a...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 Happy World Ocean Day To those who are new to us - welcome 👋 We are The Manta Trust, a UK-registered charity dedicated to the conservation of manta and devil rays and their habitats around the world. Learn more about out work, and ways to support, by visiting our website: www.mantatrust.org

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🗓️ Celebrate World Ocean Day with a free live online talk and discover the incredible world of manta rays! 🗓️ Monday 8 June 2026 ⏰ 9.15am–10.00am (BST) 💻 Online (Microsoft Teams Live) | Free 🔗 thestemhub.org.uk/events/more-...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📣 New Science Alert! 💲 Manta ray tourism in the Maldives generates one of the highest recorded economic values for marine megafauna systems, contributing an estimated US$311 million in direct economic benefits in 2021. 🔗 Visit our Research Portal to explore the full publication: bit.ly/4fYlLxN

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

✍️ Sign up today! 🏃‍♀️ Through our partnership with RunForCharity, you can choose from over 350 UK events (and EU). The funds you raise go directly to our highest-priority conservation projects. 🔗 Explore our featured events or sign up: www.mantatrust.org/sporting-cha...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

📣 New Science Alert A new study by Knochel et al. (2026) provides the first detailed look at how reef manta rays move and use habitat in the waters of Papua New Guinea. 🔗 Visit our Research Portal to explore the full publication: research.mantatrust.org/knochel-et-a...

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Manta Trust @mantatrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Did you know you can adopt Gudi? 🌊 Gudi is a very lucky oceanic manta ray, who was spotted by Fuvahmulah Dive School. The team spotted a hook and fishing line trailing from Gudi, so they got to work to free him! 📲 Head to our website to choose and adopt a manta: www.mantatrust.org/adopt-a-manta

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