Manta Watch Nz

Manta Watch New Zealand combines dedicated research and citizen science to learn more about Aotearoa’s manta and devil rays. We advocate for Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceanic ecosystems through research, conservation, education, and collaboration. Our aim is to foster knowledge of and advocacy for Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceanic ecosystems through research, conservation, education, and collaboration. This is being achieved by- Scientific research on the data deficient and globally endangered mobulid ray species found in Aotearoa’s waters; the oceanic manta ray and spinetail devil ray- Communicating findings to the scientific community, relevant management bodies, iwi, local communities, and the general public- Creating opportunities to engage with schools and communities to advance oceanic marine environmental education and advocacy, through citizen science, presentations, and outreach- Recognising and respecting the cultural values of kaitiakitanga and Mātauranga Māori of the oceanic environment to tangata whenua through knowledge sharing, project collaborations and partnership.