Mobulid rays (Family Mobulidae), commonly known as 'devil rays', comprise the genus Mobula and the genus Manta. Seasonal high Mobulidae diversity and abundance occur from November until June. The spine tail devil ray (Mobula japanica), bent fin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni), sickle fin devil ray (Mobula tarapacana), and the iconic oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris), pass through the Bohol Sea. Currently, these pelagic animals face significant threat in the Philippines as century-old mobula fisheries thrive on the island of Bohol. A LAMAVE team is currently studying priority research questions on the ecology and biology of mobulid rays in a landing site. Very little is known about these species and the sustainability of this harvest needs to be examined and addressed.
cost cover accomodation (dorm room with up to 3 people), food (3 meals a day), and trip from/to the study site.
Tejero, Jagna, Bohol 6308, Jagna, Philippines.
The LAMAVE Research Institute was founded in 2014 by the Filipino members of the research team to develop social responsibility and build local capacity. The LAMAVE Research Institute collaborates with local and national authorities and works in cooperation with communities to ensure our continued conservation work in the Philippines.
Our team, composed of local & international researchers and volunteers, work throughout the country, collecting scientific data while training the next generation of conservationists and raising awareness about the marine environment.
Our staff has varied backgrounds, from veterinary medicine, to marine science, statistics, graphic arts, and law, but we all share a passion for the ocean in any of its form.
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