Marine Megafauna Foundation

🌊 From receivers maintenance to delivering inspiring educational talks, our global teams are making February a highly impactful month! 🦈 Swipe to follow our team as they navigate coastlines, classrooms, and conservation hotspots worldwide. 📧 Dive deeper: Get exclusive behind-the-scenes stories by subscribing to our monthly newsletter packed with field adventures, research breakthroughs, and intimate moments from our marine scientists: https://lnkd.in/e5Kyv5tG #MarineConservation #SharkResearch #OceanOutreach #MarineEducation #OceanScience #MarineMegafauna

Up next are our favourite marine reptiles: sea turtles 🌊🐢! Our work on sea turtles spans across all our key sites. In one location, in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, we've combined scientific research with citizen science. Data collected by researchers and submitted by citizen scientists helped in identifying over 300 individual turtles, primarily hawksbills and green turtles. These gentle navigators have been swimming our oceans for over 100 million years, and our talented and diverse team is working tirelessly to ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come 🌍🌏🌎. To read more about our sea turtle projects, go to marinemegafauna.org To submit your sea turtle photo-ID, go to iot.wildbook.org #conservation #marinebiology #turtles #marinemegafauna

🌊 REEF MANTA RAY POPULATION TREND INCREASES IN BALI'S NUSA PENIDA! 📣 Exciting new research led by MMF Indonesia's Janis Argeswara, co-authored by Dr Steph Venables, Dr Elitza Germanov, PhD, and Dr Jeremy Kiszka, shows that the reef manta ray aggregation in Nusa Penida, Bali, continues to grow! Key findings from this 11-year study (2012-2023): 🦈 Annual abundance increased from 170 individuals in 2012 to 447 in 2022 🦈 High survival rates (92%) with exceptional site fidelity 🦈 Record-breaking 79.5% of mantas spotted multiple times 🦈 814 individual mantas identified This first comprehensive population analysis for Nusa Penida underscores the effectiveness of long-term monitoring and protection measures. Researchers highlight the valuable contribution of citizen scientists in monitoring these vulnerable gentle giants. Long-term monitoring remains essential to track population health against threats like bycatch, climate change, and tourism impacts. Read the full study by Argeswara et al. (2025) here https://lnkd.in/eJ4G644U ! #MarineConservation #MantaRays #Indonesia #CitizenScience

🌊 DIVE INTO ADVENTURE: SOCORRO EXPEDITION NOW BOOKING! 🌊 Join us for an extraordinary 8-night marine megafauna expedition to Socorro, Mexico! Led by MMF Executive Director Dr. Simon Pierce, this is your chance to participate in exciting research as Dr. Madalena Cabral deploys satellite tags on giant manta rays. Imagine swimming alongside majestic manta rays, dolphins, and various shark species while contributing to vital marine conservation efforts. This isn't just a dive trip—it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a real difference! The best part? 100% of profits support our marine research programs! Limited spaces available aboard the legendary Nautilus UnderSea. ✉️ Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d3ReJV8D #MarineMegafauna #Socorro #OceanConservation #MantaRays #CitizenScience

🎸🐟 FLORIDA GUITARFISH UPDATES! Exciting news! We've added eight new Atlantic Freckled Guitarfish to our growing database, which now tracks over 200 of these fascinating creatures in our fieldwork area. Our research expansion includes seven new acoustic receivers and a newly tagged guitarfish, helping us better understand their movement patterns and essential habitats. We're thrilled to launch a citizen science initiative and need your help! You can contribute to our research if you spot an Atlantic Freckled Guitarfish while diving or snorkeling. Simply email florida[@]marinemegafauna.org with your photo, the date and time of your sighting, and the specific location. Your observations will provide valuable insights into their distribution, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. #guitarfish #citizenscience #communityscience #Florida #conservation #marinemegafauna

Some of our favorite facts about the ocean's polka-dotted giants: whale sharks 🐳🦈! Our work with whale sharks began when Dr. Simon Pierce visited Mozambique to study these gentle giants. Together with Dr. Andrea Marshall, they established the 'Manta Ray & Whale Shark Research Centre' in 2005, laying the foundation for the Marine Megafauna Foundation! Ever since then, we've expanded our whale shark research across the globe with our passionate and dedicated team 🌍🌏🌎. To read more about our projects, go to https://lnkd.in/eAmKbJJh

Better late than never! We celebrate the incredible women and girls shaping the future of marine science! Meet some of the incredible MMF ladies! From pioneering manta ray research to leading conservation initiatives across our oceans, our team of dedicated female scientists is breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation. These brilliant minds, along with countless others, prove that passion for our oceans knows no bounds. To all aspiring marine scientists: dive into your dreams - the deep blue is calling! 🌊🔬 To see more of our global team, go to https://lnkd.in/eAwBeEUc #WomenInScience #MarineConservation #OceanScience #WomenInSTEM #MarineBiology #Science #Conservation #MMFscience

🌊 From tracking whale sharks and manta rays to capacity building of local researchers, our global teams are diving into 2025 with FINtastic activities! 🐟 Go through this post to see our team across the world's oceans. 📧 Dive deeper: Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter for exclusive field stories and behind-the-scenes research moments that never make it to social media: https://lnkd.in/ehHA3rHx #MarineMegafauna #OceanConservation #MarineScience #Mantas #WhaleShark #MarineResearch

🌊 Yayasan Megafauna Laut membuka kesempatan berkarir di bidang konservasi laut! Kami mencari individu berkomitmen untuk bergabung dengan tim kami di Kepulauan Derawan, Kalimantan Timur. Posisi yang tersedia: 📍 Site Manager - Memimpin proyek pari manta di Kepulauan Derawan 📍 Research Assistant - Mendukung penelitian dan konservasi megafauna laut di Kepulauan Derawan Kedua posisi dimulai April 2025, membutuhkan pengalaman menyelam, kemampuan komunikasi Bahasa Inggris yang baik, dan dedikasi terhadap konservasi laut. Untuk posisi Research Assistant, diprioritaskan asli daerah Kalimantan. Tertarik? Kirimkan CV, lisensi selam, bukti dive logs, dan cover letter ke indonesia[@]marinemegafauna.org. Terakhir pendaftaran tanggal 7 Maret 2025. Informasi lengkap dapat dilihat pada gambar. Silakan sebarkan kepada yang mungkin berminat! 🐋🌏 #hiring #Kalimantan #diving #bukalowongan #loker

🌊 FIRST-EVER MANTA RAY STUDY IN MADAGASCAR REVEALS CRITICAL HOTSPOT! 📣 Scientists have documented 255 encounters with endangered manta and devil rays in Madagascar's Ampasindava Bay between 2016 - 2022! This groundbreaking research led by Madagascar Whale Shark Project's Stella Diamant reveals: 🐟 Three endangered species regularly spotted: spinetail devil rays, oceanic manta rays, and shorthorned pygmy devil rays 🐟 Crucial feeding and courtship behaviors observed 🐟 Concerning absence of reef manta rays since 2015 🐟 $1M+ annual contribution to local communities through marine tourism This landmark study isn't just about discovery – it's about protecting these giants. With increasing threats from gillnet fishing, these findings are crucial for strengthening conservation efforts in Madagascar's waters. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/e5y96wUq #MarineScience #OceanConservation #Madagascar #MantaRays