Giant rays shown to be predators of the deep
Research revealing that giant manta rays are deep-sea predators is likely to be critical to efforts to protect the species.
Nov 30, 2016
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Tighter controls urged for manta ray tourism
A new study by Murdoch University has called for tighter control of the manta ray tourism industry at Ningaloo reef.
Queensland rays could pose toxic Asian medicine risk
Consumers of Asian alternative medicine derived from Australian marine life may be inadvertently consuming toxins, according to research by The University of Queensland.
Study finds manta rays are local commuters; not long-distance travelers
Oceanic manta rays-often thought to take epic migrations-might actually be homebodies, according to a new study. A Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego-led research team studied satellite-tracked ...
Sweet spot found for foraging manta rays
A team of international scientists has unlocked the foraging secrets of manta rays at Lady Elliot Island, which could help conservation efforts for the vulnerable species.
International investigation begins on the effect of microplastics on manta rays
The effect of tiny plastic particles on the health of manta rays and whale sharks is the focus of a new research project through Murdoch University.
Volunteer divers asked to upload manta ray snaps for science
A University of Queensland scientist is calling for volunteer divers to photograph the underside of manta rays in waters off the Western Australian coastline and upload them to Facebook as part of a research project.
MPA fails to protect sharks and rays
New research led by researchers at the University of Victoria raises serious concerns about the ability of marine protected areas (MPAs) to effectively protect wide-ranging iconic species, such as sharks and rays.
Historic advances in international shark and ray conservation
Twenty-one species of shark and ray have received increased international protection, adding to recent victories for marine conservation.
New curbs on trade in threatened sharks
Seven threatened species of shark and ray are to get greater protection, as a historic agreement aimed at safeguarding the world's oldest predator takes effect, conservationists said Thursday.
