Mobulid rays are heavily sought after for their gill plates for use in Asian Medicine and are increasingly falling victim to fisheries.  As a result, fisheries catching manta and devil rays as bycatch, and those targeting them for their gill plates, have devastated populations around the world.

In partnership with the Manta Trust, we hope our Ray series inspires us to all do more to protect these vital species and ensure manta rays and their relatives thrive in healthy, diverse marine ecosystems.