Gliding like kites through the currents, manta rays are one of the largest fish in the sea. But beneath the waves they go unnoticed, making it easy to get swept away as bycatch. While working as a marine biologist in the Maldives, Guy Stevens had his first real encounter with the graceful creatures. Ever since, he’s been devoted to keeping them afloat.
Stevens is the co-founder and CEO of the Manta Trust, a team of scientists, researchers and conservationists supported by the Save Our Seas Foundation. They increase public awareness of manta rays, ensuring that people don’t poach them for traditional medicine and instead participate in their preservation. “Connecting with nature, with your community, these are the things that will protect us and protect our planet,” Stevens says.
Visit mantatrust.org and saveourseas.com to get involved. Footage by the Manta Trust and Save Our Seas Foundation was used in the creation of this film.
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