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Manta rays are the largest winged creatures that inhabit the oceans and our planet.

They are threatened throughout their range and are endangered or extinct in some localities.

Your tax-deductible donation will make a significant difference to their survival.

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Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Award
First International Manta Conference
Synchronized - Original painting    
by Troy Hotard
TMN Receives Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Award

The Manta Network has been selected by the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) for an award to support our work with manta rays. The DWCF funds will pecifically be used to assist the Indonesia Manta Migration Study in determining the migration behavior in an area where mantas are highly threatened. Funds will be used to purchase satellite tags.

TMN was selected from more than 260 applications reviewed by scientists, veterinarians and other animal experts. The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund receives a significant annual donation from The Walt Disney Company.

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First International Manta Symposium

The Manta Network will co-sponsor this groundbreaking event held in conjunction with the annual AES meeting.

LOCATION:
July 23-28, 2008
Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Canada

For information on how to attend and/or participate, email Dr. Heidi Dewar at: heidi.dewar@noaa.gov

Scientific papers and poster sessions are still being accepted.

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Synchronized by Troy Hotard

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This 30" x 40" original oil painting on canvas was inspired by a dive on the wreck of the USS Oriskany. The title, "Synchronized", helps express the foundation's pledge to save the magnificent mantas. It was donated to the Manta Network to support our work.

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To find out how you could own this exciting painting and support our important manta research, contact Robert Aston via email at: [robert@mantas.org].

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Adopt a Manta
When you adopt a manta you will receive an official Adoption Certificate with the picture of the manta you have adopted, plus other important information. Choose from the following:

• Individual Adoption ($75 per year)

• Adoption & Membership ($100 per year)

• Lifetime Adoption ($250 one-time)

• Gender: Male, Female or Either

• Area of adoption: Australia, Bora Bora, Hawaii,
    Maldives, Mexico or Micronesia

Mail your adoption request and fees to:
THE MANTA NETWORK
326 Pacheco Ave., Suite 200,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Print
Mail-in
Form
or obtain your adoption papers online. You must first become a member. [Register Now]

If you have already registered, click Members Only below and select Adopt a Manta from the menu on the left.
Volunteer to Help
If you are interested in any of these important positions, please contact Robert Aston for details.

• Fundraising Coordinator -- Manage activities

• Local Organizer -- Develop sponsors and raise
    funds in your area

• Web Designers -- Assist in the development
    of our website

• Research Affiliate -- Contribute images, video
    and sighting reports

• Recruiters -- Build our membership program

• Research Assistance -- Collect manta images
    and video from the Internet and divers

• Biologist Assistants -- Work with marine
    biologists to advance their work

• Organizer -- Assist in fundraising events and
    support other office-related activities

• Accounting -- Support business activities,
    including non-profit tax reporting
Shop Online
Great Gift Ideas We now have two online stores to choose from:
Manta Online &
MantaWare

Visit our web store and also shop for a wide assortment of fabric items at the MantaWear store.

Manta Online Store
Many items not found at the MantaWare store.

A donation to The Manta Network or a Manta Adoption also makes a great gift.
Also visit SunSoul for the full story on the benefical affects of their products.
Become a Supporting Member

Your membership to The Manta Network will help support our work to save mantas and mobula rays around the world. Choose from:

Basic Membership: $50.00
Bronze Level: $75.00
Silver Level: $100.00
Gold Level: $250.00
Double Gold Level: $1,000.00
Platinum Lifetime: $5,000.00 or more

Upon receipt of your tax-deductible donation, a membership welcome package will be sent to you including your personalized membership card and special web access code. New members will also receive a copy of Blue Realm DVD set. Renewable annually.

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