Aerial surveys reveal ample populations of rays off Southeast Florida

Aerial surveys reveal ample populations of rays off Southeast Florida

Terra Daily

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Boca Raton FL (SPX) Feb 29, 2024

The whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) and the giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) are rapidly declining globally. Both species are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as endangered worldwide and the giant manta ray is designated as threatened under the United States Endangered Species Act. In Florida waters, giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays

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