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Platinum Level on GuideStar.org for Marine Megafauna Foundation
Guide Star badge highlights MMFs commitment to transparency and ocean conservation impact.
MMF Helps Shape Seven New Important Shark and Ray Areas in Myanmar & Thailand
MMF continues to play a key role in supporting the identification of critical marine habitats.
NEW STUDY: Global Shipping Threatens Whale Shark Hotspots
New research has found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species.
MMFs Jessica Pate Awarded Sea Hero for Manta Ray Conservation
Putting manta rays front and center with her identification project
Monthly Update for May
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MMF’s Indonesian Research shapes New IUCN Important Shark and Ray Areas
MMF is immensely proud of its role in leading the applications for the designation of new Important Shark and Ray Areas in Indonesia
NEW STUDY: Marine Biologists Surprise Discovery of The Shape-Shifting Mimic Octopus in Mozambique!
In a remarkable testament to the hidden wonders of the ocean, researchers at the Marine Megafauna Foundation, in collaboration with the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, have made an extraordinary discovery off the coast of Mozambique - the elusive and fascinating mimic octopus
MMF’s Decades-Long Research Pivotal in Establishing New IUCN Important Shark and Ray Areas
MMF’s dedicated research across Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Qatar, Oman, and Mayotte has been instrumental in identifying these key habitats.
NEW STUDY: Tracking Tuna in Galápagos Helps Guide Climate Change Models
A new study suggests a potential narrowing habitat for tuna, with ripple effects on global fisheries and conservation.
NEW STUDY: Reef sharks are at a much higher risk of extinction than previously thought
Overfishing is driving reef sharks toward extinction, according to new study published in Science.
Please see below for press releases announcing our scientific publications, and how to get in touch with our media team.
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If you're a journalist working on a story about topics such as marine megafauna, plastic pollution, and ocean conservation, and are in need of expert comments or imagery, please get in touch with our media team who will be happy to help. We have high-resolution images and videos available and can also assist film crews on location.
BACKGROUND
MMF’s vision is a world in which marine life and humans thrive together.We aspire to attain this state by conducting pioneering research that informs practical conservation efforts to protect threatened marine megafauna species.
‘Megafauna’ are large marine species, including sharks, rays, marine mammals, many fishes, and sea turtles. MMF research focuses on manta rays and whale sharks.
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For press information, images or to set up an interview with an MMF spokesperson, please contact: media@marinemegafauna.org
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A list of our studies and reports can be found here.