Caribbean Islands Manta Conservation Program

est. 2021

~11 Species

Of manta and devil rays combined

5-6 species

identified in the Caribbean islands region

1,325 +

sightings of manta and devil rays in the Caribbean

What We Do

Photo by Danielle De Kool - Aruba

Individual Identification

We use citizen science sightings of manta and devil rays throughout the Caribbean Islands to identify individual rays. This helps us track their movements and abundance.

Have you seen a manta or devil ray in the Caribbean? Send us your sighting!

SUBMIT YOUR SIGHTING

Community Engagement

Every Monday, our founder Nicole Pelletier, gives a free presentation to people living in or visiting Bonaire. She can occasionally travel to other parts of the Caribbean for outreach as well. Check out our calendar for the Manta Monday Presentation schedule!

MANTA MONDAY SCHEDULE

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Global Collaboration

The Caribbean Islands Manta Conservation program is proud to be a part of the Atlantic Manta & Devil Ray Coalition. This coalition has joined 15 organizations together in order to better understand manta and devil rays in the Atlantic region, a critical yet understudied area. Learn more about the coalition by clicking the button below.

LEARN MORE

Our Goal

Our goal is better understand the biology and ecology of mobulids (manta and devil rays) throughout the islands of the Caribbean Sea, in an effort to drive effective conservation measures for these endangered species and the habitats they utilize.