The manta ray which died in Illetas a few weeks ago.
The manta ray which died in Illetas a few weeks ago.
Concern over manta rays on Mallorca’s beaches
According to experts in oceanography and marine biology, if this trend continues or even worsens in the coming months, Spain could face an ecological impact of considerable proportions, affecting not only ray populations but the entire food web in Mediterranean waters.
The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
More manta rays sighted in Mallorca
This is the third time that a manta ray has been spotted off the coast of Mallorca in less than five days.
Manta ray found close to shore in Mallorca
Experts from Palma Aquarium with the manta ray.
The manta ray off Illetes beach has died
Various organisations are analysing why manta rays are being stranded close to shore.
Biologists preparing to remove manta ray from close to a Mallorca beach
Exceptional to find manta rays close to the shore.
The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
Mallorca beach closed due to sighting of a manta ray
It cannot be ruled out that there may be more sightings in the coming days.
Nautical Notes
Studying the majestic devil rays of the Mediterranean Sea
The Spinetail devil ray is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as endangered in the Mediterranean.