SAVING
OCEAN GIANTS
The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a globally recognized marine conservation non-profit. We’re focused on protecting the most endangered ocean giants, and the habitats they call home.
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2024 IMPACT REPORT
Explore the impact and achievements of the Marine Megafauna Foundation in their 2024 Impact Report, detailing their work in building local conservation capacity, educating future marine conservationists, expanding protected areas, and advancing non-invasive research methods.
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Mozambique
The Birthplace of MMF, and hub of our groundbreaking marine research.
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Ocean Guardians Program
A UNESCO-recognized program inspiring the future generation of ocean guardians.
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Global Whale Shark Program
Our world-leading team focuses on developing innovative and practical conservation strategies.
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Florida Manta Project
Florida is home to both a manta ray nursery, and a large seasonal aggregation adult mantas.
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Indonesia
We pioneered research into the impacts of marine debris on manta rays.
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Mantas & Ocean Plastic Lesson Plans
Our lessons are based on real research by MMF scientists.
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Threats to Sharks & Rays
Many sharks and ray species are facing extinction, a crisis that stems from relentless human threats.
Give with Confidence
MMF has proudly reached Platinum Level on Guidestar.org! Learn more about our Transparency, and read our announcement here.
Our flagship
Ocean Guardian Program
is supported by UNESCO
THE CONSEQUENCES ARE ALREADY BECOMING CLEAR.
If we don’t protect marine life from destructive human activities now, the oceans face a ‘sixth mass extinction’; an extinction caused by humans.
A MISSION WORTH TALKING ABOUT.
Since MMF’s inception, our scientists have made great strides by using groundbreaking research to inspire lasting conservation solutions. We have made major improvements in marine research, education, and conservation. Our work has been featured in a variety of global media outlets.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Discovered a new species of manta ray.
Co-authored the first-ever scientific textbook on whale sharks
Conducted the in-depth assessments necessary to list both species of manta rays, and whale sharks, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Pioneered groundbreaking technologies such as the use of satellite tags, new non-invasive methods to collect DNA samples, laser-measuring techniques, biochemical ecology to assess habitat use and diet, and photo recognition systems to track populations.
Expanded marine protection capacity in the Western Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and The Americas.
Instrumental in the listing of both manta rays and whale sharks in the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), and manta rays in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).