World Manta Day is celebrated on 17th September dedicated to raising awareness of conservation status of manta and devil rays. There is a theme each year, the one for 2023 is Tourism, which “plays a pivotal role in manta ray conservation as it helps raise awareness, generates funding for research and contributes to efforts to protect manta ray habitats and prevent their exploitation. However, it is crucial that manta ray tourism is properly managed, to promote responsible visitor practices and reduce human impacts on their fragile habitats, which if managed sustainably helps to ensure the long-term survival of these magnificent animals.”
The website for the day is here.
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