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by Deepak Subedi | 08-01-2019 23:53
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Manta ray, also called devil ray, any of several genera of marine rays comprising the family Mobulidae (class Selachii). Flattened and wider than they are long, manta rays have fleshy enlarged pectoral fins that look like wings; extensions of those fins, looking like a devil’s horns, project as the cephalic fins from the front of the head. Manta rays have short whip like tails provided, in some species, with one or more stinging spines. Manta rays, related to sharks and skates, are found in warm waters along continents and islands. They swim at or near the surface, propelling themselves by flapping their pectoral fins and, at times, leaping or somersaulting out of the water. They feed on plankton and small fishes that they sweep into their mouths with their cephalic fins. The larger species, M. birostris, reaches 23 feet (7 m) in width while the smaller, M. alfredi, reaches 18 feet (5.5 m). In November of 2011, both species were listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Anthropogenic (human impact) threats include pollution, entanglement in fishing nets and direct harvesting for their gill rakers for use in Chinese medicine. M. birostris is not evenly distributed over the oceans but is concentrated in areas that provide the food resources it requires, while M. alfredi has an even tighter range. They are protected in international waters by the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMA), but become more vulnerable closer to shore. Because of their long lifespan and low reproductive rate, overfishing can severely reduce local populations with a small likelihood that individuals from elsewhere will replace them. In 2014, Indonesia brought in fishing and export ban as it realized that manta ray tourism is more economically beneficial than allowing the fish to be killed. A dead manta is worth $40 to $500 while manta ray tourism can bring in $1 million during the life of a single manta ray. Indonesia has 2.2 million square miles (5.8 million square kilometers) of ocean and this is now the world’s largest sanctuary for manta rays. Sites at which manta rays congregate attract tourists, and manta viewing generates substantial annual revenue for local communities. Tourist sites also exist in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Spain, the Fiji Islands, Thailand, Indonesia, Hawaii, Western Australia and the Maldives and are worth an estimated $73 million U.S. dollars per year. I personally love this creature very much. I saw a Nat Geo documentary “Racing Extinction” from where I get to know about Manta Ray. I saw how grave yard become beautiful home in Indonesia for this beautiful creature and how local people become god from devil to them. I suggest every reader to watch that documentary. We can see that Manta Rays are being protected and it is increasing the economy in different places in Indonesia, We must aware people that killing animals cannot help in sustainable livelihood. In Nepal also we are preserving one horned rhinos and it is helping us to bring more tourists. We must save every animals and living creatures in this beautiful earth and as an ambassador it is our duty to create awareness among people about conservation of local endangered species. “Together We Can” Thank You |
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15 Comments
Greetings Deepak
I hope you are doing well!
Thank you so much for this report!
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Hema
Posted 22-03-2020 11:02
Yes these creatures are really beautiful
We must protect them :)
Posted 05-02-2019 14:16
These marine species make earth more beautiful.
Earth is home to all species, Save them :) :)
Posted 05-02-2019 11:57
Hello Joon Ho Mentor
Namaste
Hope You are fine and healthy
Thank you for adding some more information,
we must be serious in such organism otherwise many species will extinct in near future
Thank you for your comments.
Posted 14-01-2019 20:50
You are Welcome
Gyeongrin mentor
Posted 14-01-2019 20:47
Hello Deepak, it reminds me of some articles and saw documentary film about sting rays living in freshwater. There are about 350 types of sting rays but extinction or vulnerability of species was also existent for other species including manta rays.
Threats for nature are so definite and valid : human activities, we all know that. However, activities to save or secure them are not as always compact and systematic as those to harm them I think.
Thanks for reminding us of manta rays under vulnerability!
Posted 12-01-2019 22:49
Deepak, thanks for the suggestion!
Posted 12-01-2019 18:38
Hello Gyeongrin mentor, Namaste
I hope you are fit, fine and healthy
I wish for your happy and healthy days ahead
Being in landlocked country I also didnt see these beautiful creatures, these are really amazing to see.
I personally suggest you to watch Nat Geo documentary RACING EXTENSION.
Thban you for your comment :)
Posted 12-01-2019 14:10
Hello Deepak
I haven't actually seen a Manta Ray with my own eyes but with your description and the picture, it really makes me wonder about them.
When time allows, I really should watch documentaries on these beautiful creatures.
Hope we could make a world where every living being could live without the concern of surviving.
Thanks for sharing about Manta Ray
Posted 12-01-2019 01:31
Hello Kushal
I hope you are fine
I am happy that you love these creature, these are really amazing. I personally love them, You are welcome
Thanks for your comments
Posted 11-01-2019 23:35
Although, we don't have sea and ocean here in Nepal. Ieally get facinated when i get to know about such sea creatures.
Thank you Deepak dai for the report.
Keep writing great reports.
Posted 10-01-2019 01:47
Hello Israel
I hope you are well
Thanks for your comments :)
Posted 09-01-2019 20:13
Hello Rosa
Yes I am absolutely fine
yes it is really beautiful creature
Yes we must save every creature and let them in freedom,
Thank for your comments.
Posted 09-01-2019 20:12
Deepak,
Thank you for details about Manta rays. Rosa has a point in her comment and I go along with it.
Thanks for your report.
Posted 09-01-2019 08:47
Hey there Deepak!
I trust you are well!
The manta Ray is a unique shark species. I too have come across a few documenteries about this fish-type. They are indeed fascinating creatures.
It is a shame that manta rays are still being poached... More over, it is disheartening that human beings sort for financial gain wherever and whenever they spot the opportunity to. If not poaching, then it might as well be tourism.
I am not saying tourism is a back thing, but I belive that all living creatures should be left in peace, yet protected and conserved.
Thank you for this report! Just lovely!
Stay blessed okay D
Rosa
Posted 09-01-2019 04:54