Indonesia has announced a new shark and manta ray sanctuary, the first to protect the species in the rich marine ecosystem of the Coral Triangle, known as the "Amazon of the ocean".

Biology - Ecology

Feb 20, 2013 4.7 / 5 (3) 0

The United States said Friday it would support proposals to curb the trade of five shark species and manta rays, whose numbers are declining because of demand for fins and gills.

Biology - Ecology

Jan 25, 2013 not rated yet 0

Manta rays are more likely to gather together under either a new or a full moon, according to new research published Oct 3 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Fabrice Jaine and colleagues at the University of Queensland.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Oct 03, 2012 not rated yet 0

Google has begun letting users of its online mapping service take virtual scuba dives to explore precious living reefs being surveyed by scientists.

Technology - Internet

Sep 26, 2012 not rated yet 1

(Phys.org) -- Batoid rays, such as stingrays and manta rays, are among nature's most elegant swimmers. They are fast, highly maneuverable, graceful, energy-efficient, can cruise, bird-like, for long distances ...

Technology - Engineering

Jul 24, 2012 not rated yet 3

Using the latest satellite tracking technology, conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the University of Exeter (UK), and the Government of Mexico have completed a ground-breaking study on ...

Biology - Ecology

May 11, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

Animals from very different groups that developed independently into plankton-eating giants took similar evolutionary steps along the way, new research shows.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Feb 15, 2012 3.7 / 5 (3) 1 |

Diving with the majestic manta ray is an eco-tourist’s dream come true that may soon be experienced only by viewing pictures and videos of the shark family’s graceful giants.

Biology - Ecology

Nov 15, 2011 not rated yet 0