In Lamakera, Indonesia, manta ray harvests have increased from 200 to almost 3,000 individuals per year. This is just one small coastal village amongst many in Indonesia.
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But despite this growth in manta fisheries, Indonesia, like many neighboring countries, has no management legislation in place. No closed seasons, no catch quotes, and no minimum sizes.
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