PROJECTS

Rhino Rays

Wedgefishes, guitarfishes, and their relatives are among the most threatened marine fishes on Earth. Our Global Rhino Ray Program studies them in Mozambique and Florida.

  • Mozambique Rhino Rays Research ProjectMozambique Rhino Rays Research Project

    Research on the wedgefishes and guitarfishes of southern Mozambique, collecting the data needed for a science-based conservation strategy for these critically endangered rays.

    View project
  • Inhassoro Wedgefish ProjectInhassoro Wedgefish Project

    Community rangers have recorded wedgefish and guitarfish landings on the unprotected Inhassoro coast, and their records helped two fishing communities propose areas closed to net fishing.

    View project
  • Atlantic GuitarfishAtlantic Guitarfish

    MMF's Atlantic guitarfish research in Florida: photo-identification of 200+ individuals, acoustic tracking, and the habitat baseline this little-known rhino ray needs.

    View project