Manta rays and whale sharks are both extremely large and charismatic species. Sadly, they are also under threat. Scientists at
the Manta Ray & Whale Shark Research Centre, based at Tofo Beach in
southern Mozambique, are conducting cutting-edge field research on these amazing fishes. The results of these scientific studies are being directly applied to the conservation and protection of these two iconic species.
Tofo Beach is a major international hot-spot for both manta rays and whale sharks. The Research Centre works with sponsors, international scientific collaborators, the marine tourism industry, conservation organisations and the Mozambican government to identify and solve the problems that manta rays and whale sharks face in Mozambique and worldwide.
You can find our latest research updates and news here or at our blog.
There's plenty of reading material on this site - and lots more to come
during 2008 - so stay for a while, have a look at the photos and learn
how you can get involved with researching and protecting the biggest fishes on the planet. You can even adopt
your very own manta ray or whale shark! We hope you enjoy the site and,
most importantly, learn something new about these huge, friendly fish.