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The Marine Megafauna Foundation is a non-profit research organisation that has been studying and protecting manta rays and other marine megafauna in Komodo National Park for over a decade. Their work has been instrumental in securing legal protections for mantas in Indonesia.
| Programme | What It Involves | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Manta Ray Photo-ID | Cataloguing individual mantas by belly spot patterns | 1,200+ mantas identified, enabling population tracking |
| Population Monitoring | Regular surveys at key sites to count mantas and assess health | Detects population trends, informs management decisions |
| Satellite Tagging | Attaching satellite transmitters to track manta movements | Revealed migration routes extending beyond park boundaries |
| Citizen Science | Engaging divers and operators to submit manta photos | Massively increases data collection capacity |
| Policy Advocacy | Providing scientific evidence to support protective legislation | Contributed to Indonesia's 2014 nationwide manta fishing ban |
| Community Education | Working with local fishing communities on sustainable alternatives | Reduces poaching pressure within and around the park |
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