Manta rays are frequent visitors to the Gulf of Mexico’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Working with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the private sector and recreational divers, we assessed the spatio-temporal use of the banks by manta rays using photo ID, acoustic and satellite tagging.
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Imagine a World Without Sharks: Dream or Nightmare?
Consider a common misconception: many people believe a world without sharks would be ideal. They imagine our oceans liberated from the “fearsome predators” often portrayed