Discovery on long-term body pigmentation changes of manta rays
Body pigmentation changes on a manta ray over 9 months The natural coloration and body pigmentation of manta rays have been considered permanent over their lifespan. Until recently, when a new discovery that was published in the Biological Journal of Linnean Society by Dr. Csilla Ari described long-term body pigmentation changes on a manta ray. Individual manta rays are identified from patterns of ventral markings worldwide and the body coloration of manta rays is used for sp
We were at DEMA show!
Wendy and Keller Laros, Dr. Csilla Ari, Michael Henshaw and Glennon Gingo representing the Manta Pacific Research Foundation at DEMA show 2014 EMA is the biggest show for the diving industry and it was held in Las Vegas this year. Over 9000 dive professionals were present this year from over 600 companies including dive businesses, tour operators, equipment manufacturers. We were among them, almost all of the Board of Directors represented the Manta Pacific Research Foundatio
