The Science Life Animals

Scientists and fishers have teamed up to find a way to save manta rays

The diamond-shaped fish often get caught up in tuna fishers’ nets, which can be deadly

A giant manta ray in the Indian Ocean

A giant manta ray (Manta birostris) swims over a reef in the Indian Ocean. The largest of the rays, its wingspan can stretch up to seven meters.

Jasmine Corbett

By Melissa Hobson

The vessel rolled in the swell as fishers pulled huge nets bursting with tuna onto the deck then poured the catch down a loading hatch.