It turns out reef manta rays are even more vulnerable than we thought—but scientists say we’re now in a better position to save them
, is most excited that the technology has been validated for the first time.
She also adds the cost of the contactless ultrasound makes the technology prohibitive for most scientists studying manta rays. Now that scientists know fertility rates in Maldivian rays may be lower than previous data suggested, the race is on to find out how reef manta rays are faring, Froman says. To that end, the Manta Trust is analyzing over 10 years of photo data to find out the population's survival rate, trends over time and region, and which pressures—such as tourism, fishing, and climate change—could be affecting the fish’s fertility.
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