PROJECTS.

MISSIONS THAT MATTER

We conduct pioneering research on marine megafauna to develop and implement evidence-based conservation strategies across three priority regions: West Indian Ocean, Americas, and SE Asia.

OUR 3 PRIORITY REGIONS

  1. Have a high number of threatened marine species.
  2. Represent the highest levels of ocean biodiversity.
  3. Face significant threats from growing human pressures.

Our Projects by Species

Marine Ecotourism

Our research shapes codes of conduct and carrying-capacity limits for wildlife tourism from Mozambique to Indonesia — a dedicated page is on the way.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

  • MOZAMBIQUE

    MOZAMBIQUE

    MMF has been conducting ground-breaking marine research along Mozambique’s southern coastline since 2003. Our team pioneered the exploration of the Mozambican coastline, made countless scientific discoveries, and is continuing with world-leading research on threatened marine species, specifically sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

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  • FLORIDA

    FLORIDA

    The Florida Manta Project is the first dedicated study of Florida’s manta rays. Florida is home to both a rare manta ray nursery habitat and a large seasonal aggregation of adult manta rays. Our pioneering work aims to fill knowledge gaps in manta ray life history, provide data to government agencies, identify critical habitats, and promote conservation and awareness.

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  • INDONESIA

    INDONESIA

    MMF has been partnering with Indonesian conservation organizations and higher learning institutions to conduct ground-breaking marine research across the Indonesian archipelago since 2012, with a focus on ocean plastics impact on filter feeding megafauna like manta rays and whale sharks.

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Watch our work

  • BAZARUTO OCEAN GUARDIANS

  • STUDYING MANTA RAYS

  • STRATEGIC MANIFESTO

OUR 3 CORE INITIATIVES

RESEARCH

By 2030, we will be one of the main explorers of marine ecosystems, focusing on megafauna as our flagship species. Our current research focuses on species-level population ecology and conservation biology, with considerable overlap between the two areas.

See ourScientific Publications

EDUCATION

We strive to be both a global and local educator: raising public awareness and inspiring action across the world, while working directly with coastal communities and government officials to enhance understanding and support behavioral change.

CONSERVATION

We work to improve the management of existing marine protected areas (MPAs) and develop effective, long-term conservation strategies to protect and restore key habitats. On a regional level, we are a trusted conservation leader, empowering local communities to manage marine resources sustainably.