Manta Conservation in Fiji
Over the years, I have closely collaborated with Manta Project Fiji, a small Fiji-based NGO and a subsidiary of the international Manta Trust Organisation. Both manta ray species, the reef manta (Mobula alfredi) and the oceanic manta (Mobula birostris) are considered threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Documenting the efforts of manta conservation in Fiji and beyond can help to spread awareness and pave the way for more robust conservation measures backed by scientific data.
Videos.
I produced several videos covering the work of Manta Project Fiji. While some were commissioned, others were filmed and edited on my personal time.
Tagging Oceanic Manta Rays
A short film about the tagging of oceanic manta rays in Laucala Bay off Fiji’s capital, Suva. Featuring Dr. Mark Erdman and Luke Gordon.
Fiji’s Oceanic Manta Rays
Scientifically speaking, the oceanic manta ray wasn’t recorded in Fiji’s waters until 2022. Surprisingly, the only reliable foraging site of these endangered animals is just off Suva, the capital city of Fiji. Here in Laucala Bay, oceanic mantas are sighted frequently and research documenting their movements is ongoing.