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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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Save the Mantas
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Your donation will help to fund important research that will lead to the protection of manta and mobula rays
worldwide.
Your contribution will not only preserve these magnificant creatures but also protect the ecosystems of our oceans.
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Your tax-deductible donation will make a
significant contribution to their survival.
Contribute to our important work through your donation.
Manta Rays: A new species?
A second, and possibly third, species of manta ray has been discovered in the world's oceans. This is
the biggest news to date to come out of ray research, and its importance is the marine equivalent of discovering an unknown
species of elephant.
The discovery that was announced by Andrea Marshall at the first International Manta Symposium held in Montreal last July.
The discovery has important implications as it will significantly affect real world conservation ideas and policies.
First International Manta Symposium
The first International Manta Symposium was held in conjunction with the annual AES
meeting in Montreal, Canada last July. This groundbreaking conference was attended by scientists and other manta researchers
from as far away as Africa, Europe, Brazil and the Maldives.
Two days of papers were presented to an audence numbering more than fifty scientists and students. This was the first time
that manta scientists were in the same room to discuss the science, their work and possible conservation efforts.
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].
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 |
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or obtain your adoption papers online. You must first become a member.
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Members Only below and select Adopt a Manta from the menu on the left.
Volunteer to Help
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• 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
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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