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In response to a request for comments on the Fish and Wildlife Services Federal Register, a coalition of shark and ray conservation organizations are urging increased protections for manta rays, mobula rays and several species of shark.

Shark Savers applauds the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on its agreement to list the giant manta ray (Manta birostris) on both its Appendix I and Appendix II, obligating its member countries to protect mantas and their habitats. The CMS is an international treaty organization and the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes. Shark Savers also thanks the Ministry of the Environment of Ecuador for initiating and submitting the proposals to protect Manta birostris by listing them on both Appendices I and II of the CMS. The Manta Ray of Hope team assisted Ecuador’s CMS delegates in shaping the proposal and made available to all CMS delegates a condensed version of its forthcoming Manta Ray of Hope report, "Global State of Manta and Mobula Rays" and access to the Manta Ray of Hope short film prior to this week's CMS meeting in Bergen, Norway.

Shark Savers is again participating at ADEX, the Asia Dive Expo that runs from April 13th to 15th at Hall A, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Mantas, the cousins of sharks, are in danger of disappearing in Hawaii. Please support pending local conservation regulations.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK, NY (January 14, 2012) - Manta rays are so popular with divers and snorkelers that a single animal can 'earn' more than US$ 1 million over its lifetime for local eco-tourism, according to a new report issued by the Manta Ray of Hope Project. Despite their popularity and lucrative tourism value, the report provides shocking evidence that these graceful and gentle giants are rapidly disappearing due to extreme fishing pressure that is largely unknown by the general public or conservationists.

Manta Ray of Hope and Now, More than Ever, SharksCount, two short documentary films from the shark conservation organization Shark Savers, have been nominated as finalists in the 2012 BLUE Ocean Film Festival.

The Secret World uses stunning underwater footage of these gentle giants of the sea as a backdrop for sharing the unique biology and captivating behavior of manta and mobula rays.

The Secret World uses stunning underwater footage of these gentle giants of the sea as a backdrop for sharing the unique biology and captivating behavior of manta and mobula rays.

The Secret World uses stunning underwater footage of these gentle giants of the sea as a backdrop for sharing the unique biology and captivating behavior of manta and mobula rays.

Please sign and share this urgent petition and help us gain vital international protection for these amazing animals.

Please sign and share this urgent petition and help us gain vital international protection for these amazing animals.

There's only a few days left before delegates from 177 countries will meet at CITES to consider the proposal to protect manta rays.

Delegates to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have the opportunity to stem the trade in manta gill-rakers and protect vulnerable manta populations at the 16th Conference of the Parties, which begins today.

Shark Defenders was there to capture the moment when manta ray protections were passed at CITES 2013

Delegates to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have taken the significant step of voting to protect two manta ray and five shark species at the 16th Conference of the Parties.

An enormous inflatable manta ray welcomed hundreds of attendees and key delegates from nations around the world to the Manta Ray of Hope event at the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The Secret World uses stunning underwater footage of these gentle giants of the sea as a backdrop for sharing the unique biology and captivating behavior of manta and mobula rays.

Please sign and share this urgent petition and help us gain vital international protection for these amazing animals.