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Manta Identification Project
The manta identification project started in 1991 by Keller Laros, founder of Manta Pacific Research Foundation. Each manta ray has a unique spot pattern on its ventral side. These spot patterns can be used to accurately identify individuals. The first manta ray ever identified was Lefty. She has a broken left cepahlic fin so she is easy to differiente from the others, but Lefty also has a spot pattern on her abdomen that is unique to her. Manta Pacfic Research Foundation maintains an ID Catalog of mantas in Kona and Hawaii.
NAMING A MANTA RAY
Step 1. Send manta identification images to mprfmantaid@listserv.mantapacific.org.
Step 2. We will help you identify which manta it is, and if it is a new one, you can name it!
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Questions, please email info@mantapacific.org.
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