Population structure and site fidelity of photographically identified reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Abstract

The reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) aggregates at numerous sites in Raja Ampat–one of the top manta tourism destinations globally. The population structure and site fidelity of reef mantas were examined using photographic... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Edy Setyawan (Manta Trust/Sea Sanctuaries Trust)
  2. sarah lewis (Manta Trust/Sea Sanctuaries Trust)
  3. Rafid Shidqi (Manta Trust/Sea Sanctuaries Trust)
  4. Mark Erdmann (Conservation International)
  5. Calvin Beale (Misool Manta Project)
  6. Ronald Mambrasar (Conservation International)
  7. Abraham Sianipar (Conservation International)
  8. Abdi Hasan (Conservation International)

Topic Areas

Topics: Conservation and management of tropical marine ecosystems , Topics: Marine tourism

Session

OS-11B » Conservation and Management 8 (13:30 - Thursday, 28th June, FJ Event Hall)