1.6M views · 4.3K reactions | Take a swim with manta rays—and see how scientists are protecting the gentle giants from fishermen. | National Geographic | Facebook

Happy inaugural World Manta Day! Manta rays are protected in Australia as migratory species, but in other parts of the world they are not faring so well. World Manta Day aims to celebrate these amazing ocean wanderers and raise awareness about the threats they face, including targeted fishing and accidental capture as bycatch. Click the link below for more information about these gentle giants, and scroll right to the bottom for details on some special #worldmantaday events, as well as suggestio