This project aims to study the impact of marine plastic pollution on manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia and the Philippines by estimating the level of microplastic pollution in feeding waters, assessing microplastic ingestion rates, and examining the effects of microplastic consumption on manta rays and whale sharks. The objectives of this project include raising awareness, improving waste management, and supporting the local blue economy and ecotourism by highlighting the significance of these species.
Implementing partners:
Murdoch University, Universitas Udayana, Large Marine Vertebrae Project Philippines
Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is an international NGO that focuses on bringing a holistic approach focused on advocacy, research, empowerment, and protection in ensuring ocean health. Headquartered in the USA, the Foundation has been involved in Indonesian marine conservation since 2012.
This project aims to study the impact of marine plastic pollution on manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia and the Philippines by estimating the level of microplastic pollution in feeding waters, assessing microplastic ingestion rates, and examining the effects of microplastic consumption on manta rays and whale sharks. The objectives of this project include raising awareness, improving waste management, and supporting the local blue economy and ecotourism by highlighting the significance of these species.
Implementing partners:
Murdoch University, Universitas Udayana, Large Marine Vertebrae Project Philippines
International Organisations and NGOs
Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is an international NGO that focuses on bringing a holistic approach focused on advocacy, research, empowerment, and protection in ensuring ocean health. Headquartered in the USA, the Foundation has been involved in Indonesian marine conservation since 2012.
