Coastal Refuges Crucial for Baby Manta Rays Before Open Ocean Migration

A new study reveals that baby manta rays utilize coastal areas as crucial refuges before venturing into the more dangerous open ocean. This research, published in Frontiers in Fish Science, highlights the importance of these coastal habitats for the survival of young manta rays and suggests the need for multi-national 'conservation swimways' to link juvenile coastal refuges with adult migratory corridors.