Population dynamics of oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) in the Raja Ampat Archipelago, West Papua, Indonesia, and the impacts of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on their movement ecology

Citation
Beale CS, Stewart JD, Setyawan E, et al (2019) Population dynamics of oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) in the Raja Ampat Archipelago, West Papua, Indonesia, and the impacts of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on their movement ecology. Divers Distrib 25:1472–1487. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.12962
Abstract

Aim: Our aim was to collect sightings data on oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) within the Raja Ampat Archipelago to better understand their population dynamics within the region. These data were compared with environmental variables to seek correlates that may explain any variations in observed sightings frequency. Combined, it is hoped this knowledge will be used to aid effective management of this species in the region.