Safeguarding Manta Rays Globally

Mantas are some of the most engaging and charismatic underwater animals you’ll ever encounter. If we don’t act, these amazing species could disappear from our oceans.

Meet Dr Andrea Marshall

Educated in the United States and Australia, Andrea Marshall was the first person in the world to complete a PhD on manta rays. Shortly after, Andrea co-founded the Marine Megafauna Foundation.

Vowing to dedicate her life to the preservation and management of the remaining manta ray populations globally, Andrea continues her campaign for their protection worldwide.

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  • Bazaruto Seascape, Mozambique

    In a highly anticipated new offering, Andrea Marshall and Janneman Conradie want to welcome you to their base of operations in Vilanculos, Mozambique to share the secrets of the Bazaruto Seascape.

  • Revillagigedos Archipelago, Mexico

    Join Andrea and Janneman on an exclusive trip offshore Mexico to experience the pelagic splendor of the eastern Pacific. These islands and some of the most important aggregation areas for marine megafauna in the region.

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Andrea can expand protected areas to save manta rays in one of the most biodiverse area of marine megafauna in all of Africa.

Dr Andrea Marshall co-founded the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) – a globally recognized marine conservation non-profit that’s focused on protecting the most endangered ocean giants like manta rays, and the habitats they call home.

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Andrea is deeply grateful for the essential partnerships and enduring supporters who, through their generous contributions, have enabled the expansion and fortification of her global conservation campaigns.