Project
Improving the Conservation Status of Manta Rays
Duration
2014 - 2015
Location
China
Species protected
Giant Manta Ray
Manta birostris
Reef Manta Ray
Manta alfredi
Project objectives
- A 50% or more increase in awareness of manta ray conservation in Guangzhou, China (as measured by a comparison of results of baseline and end of campaign assessments).
- A 50% or more reduction in consumption of mobulid gill plates in Guangzhou, China (as measured by a comparison of results of baseline and end of campaign assessments).
- Providing Chinese authorities with the tools needed to effectively implement the CITES Appendix II listing for manta rays.
This project is implemented by Wildaid.
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