🌊 Happy World Manta Ray Day! As the HOME of the Manta Ray, we celebrate these incredible gentle giants every single day at Lady Elliot Island. Did you know @projectmanta has identified over 1,000 individual manta rays here, including Taurus (#134), the oldest known manta ray alive, first spotted here in 1982. Help us learn more and protect these magnificent creatures: 📸 Share your manta photos with #ProjectManta ✨ Follow @projectmanta 💙 Spread manta ray conservation awareness Ready to tick “s

18K views · 48 reactions | Conservation International Marine Safety Officer Edgardo Ochoa has made it his mission to rid Earth’s oceans of discarded fishing gear that ensnares marine life. And a recent encounter with a manta ray entangled in a fishing line made for one of the most emotional moments of his career. | Conservation International | Facebook