All DiversParties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) reached agreement to list the globally threatened giant manta ray under CMS Appendix I and II. Project AWARE with other organizations actively supported the manta ray proposal. National safeguards, as well as collaborative regional efforts to study and conserve manta rays, are urgently needed to avoid further depletion of these valuable and iconic animals.
Manta Ray Fact Sheet - Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) proposal
