Mission Statement :: The Manta Network

The principal objective of The Manta Network and its Manta Sightings Program is to protect the ecological wealth of the planet by advancing our knowledge of Manta birostris.

The principal objectives of The Manta Network fall into four areas: population studies, environmental education, environmental assessment studies and public awareness initiatives. Our initial efforts have focused on population studies and environmental education employing the Internet.

The four objective are:

Population Studies to further our knowledge of habitats and migration patterns
Environmental Education to develop a comprehensive online reference and conduct educational seminars
Environmental Assessment Studies to conduct field research in strategically important areas
Public Awareness Initiatives to prototype action plans and assist local awareness programs

As these programs progress, it is our goal to use the gained understanding to identify strategically important areas. These areas could then be routinely monitored to provide the most valuable information to access population health. Local action programs can then be fashioned to increase awareness and provide alternatives to overfishing.