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New Protected Species Handling and Reporting Information for the Shrimp Trawl Fisheries

FB21-042: Southeast Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Michael Barnette, 727-551-5794, michael.barnette@noaa.gov
June 28, 2021 -

Giant Manta Ray Release Guidance for Shrimp Fisheries

The guidelines describe procedures for releasing a large ray from a shrimp trawl and how to report the incident.
June 25, 2021 -

Biological Opinion on the Federally Regulated Oil and Gas Program Activities in the Gulf of Mexico

Programmatic biological opinion on the Gulf of Mexico oil and Gas Program in federal waters. PARTIALLY SUPERSEDED: See below for details.
March 12, 2020 - Biological Opinion ,

Giant Manta Ray Recovery Outline

This document serves as an interim guidance document to direct recovery efforts for the giant manta ray.
December 04, 2019 - Recovery Plan ,

Determination on the Designation of Critical Habitat for Giant Manta Ray

We, NOAA Fisheries, have determined that a designation of critical habitat is not prudent at this time. Based on a comprehensive review of the best scientific data available, we find that there are no identifiable physical or biological features that…
Published
05/07/2024

Giant Manta Ray and Devil Ray Fishery Observer ID Guide

This guide is intended to assist fishery observers in the visual identification of giant manta rays and other large ray species that occur in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
September 19, 2019 - Other Reports ,

Giant Manta Ray and Devil Ray Aerial Survey ID Guide

This is an aerial survey identification guide for giant manta ray and devil rays. This guide is intended to assist aerial survey observers in the visual identification of the giant manta ray and several other large ray species that occur within the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
September 19, 2019 - Document ,

Searching for the Giant Manta Ray

Researchers will follow a tagged manta ray to learn more about the threatened species.
August 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Tracking the Manta Ray Named Leo

Scientists use a satellite tag to track Leo's movements.
August 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Sea Turtle, Smalltooth Sawfish, and Giant Manta Ray Release Guidance and Reporting for Commercial Fisheries

Find handling, release, and reporting guidelines and requirements including information on release gear and tools.