One week remaining to help save manta rays
There’s just one week left to help us reach our target of 1000 signatures on the petition to Save Manta Rays in Indonesia.
Talking Marine Conservation with Jakarta’s Children
Marine conservation requires public awareness and mobilisation, with environmental responsibility beginning at a young age. On 5th February 2011 MantaWatch visited Sahabat Anak to discuss marine conservation with the next generation of Indonesians.
How to free-dive like Houdini: we’re giving away 5 copies of Tim Ferriss new book
Free-diving with mantas can be an intimate experience. Tim Ferriss new book The Four Hour Body explains how to hold your breath like Houdini and extend your bottom time.
Launching the MantaWatch community hub!
Last week we quietly launched the MantaWatch community hub – the place to stay up to date with all that is happening across the MantaWatch community.
Will it take 85 years to regulate manta fisheries?
After 85 years of controversy, commercial whaling may finally be in decline. What lessons can be learned from the whaling saga to aid manta ray conservation?
Save Manta Rays in Indonesia – Update
Month 1 update on MantaWatch manta ray conservation petition to Save Manta Rays in Indonesia
Celebrity chef doused in petrol and held at gun point by illegal shark finners
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was doused in petrol and held at gunpoint while investigating the shadowy world of illegal shark fin trading for UK Channel 4’s Big Fish Fight series.
Actor Martin Clunes faces his fears, and the gruesome reality of manta ray conservation
English actor Martin Clunes fulfils his ambition to swim with manta rays. First he faces his fear of diving, and a gruesome manta experience (ITV1 Man to Mantas).
Poll – is shark fishing right or wrong?
Shark fishing brings complex environmental, social and economic issues. Have your say in how these issues should be tackled in our poll.
This poignant portfolio illustrates the tragedy of manta fisheries
A portfolio of photos by Paul Hilton highlights the brutal and disturbing nature of manta fisheries and trade.