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Research approaches

Research aims

Based at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Project Manta is bringing together scientists, industry partners and the general public to establish important baseline data of manta rays and their relatives.

With very little known about manta rays, Project Manta aims to provide important baseline data that can be used to support their long-term conservation, while supporting economic and social benefits through ecotourism.

Find out more about the aims of Project Manta.

Research approaches

Manta ray swimming with fish
Photo credit: Tracy Olive

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Research approaches

Project Manta researchers use a suite of research methods to gather data about manta rays. Find out more about their key findings and discoveries so far, using: photo identification; acoustic and satellite tagging; molecular genetics; plankton and other feeding ecology studies; and remotely piloted aircraft (drones).

Project Manta aims

Based at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Project Manta is bringing together scientists, industry partners and the geneal public to establish important baseline data of manta rays and their relatives, to aid in their conservation.

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