The article highlights the plight of mobulas, or Devil Rays, in the eastern Pacific, facing extinction due to fishing and climate change. Formed in 2020, Mobula Conservation collaborates with fishermen, using scientific methods like acoustic tagging and drones to monitor and protect these rays. With seven species listed as endangered, efforts include tracing movements, assessing bycatch impacts, and combating the black market for mobula parts. Researchers emphasize a proactive conservation approach, aiming to ensure the survival of these unique marine creatures in their natural habitats.
"We do science for action, everything contains a conservation objective," says Palacios.
Researchers are teaming up with artisanal and industrial fishermen to protect mobulas from targeted fishing and bycatch.
Mobulas, also known as Devil Rays, face extinction threats with seven out of nine species endangered.
The Mobula Conservation scientists employ various methods like drones to track movements and expose the black market.
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