New Scientist
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Manta and mobula rays are ecotourism gold, but fishing to feed the traditional Chinese medicine trade is threatening both groups, according to a new report published jointly by conservation organisations Shark Savers and WildAid.
Local communities can earn $1 million in ecotourism revenues from a single ray over its lifetime. Yet these giants, which can grow to over 7 metres, are disappearing under extreme fishing pressure. Read more on newscientist.com…
