Manta rays are beautiful and majestic animals that have a life-changing effect on people who meet them. I want to protect them so humans can experience their transformational power for generations to come! My goal is to inspire people so they take action to protect the mantas' ecosystem and oceans all around the world.
Interview on the "How to protect the ocean" podcast
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If you love the ocean and all its living creatures, you may have heard of Andrew Levin. He hosts the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, part of the Speak Up for Blue network. While I have been on other podcasts before, this one was special because we dove deep into something truly close to my heart: protecting manta rays from the growing threats of unregulated ocean tourism. You can also watch the recorded video on YouTube here. Behind the scenes: Haha, I truly enjoyed stacking the boxes to set up my recording studio. I am sure we will make improvements over time and in preparation for my own podcast.
Please share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone willing to listen. Manta rays need us now more than ever.
PS. If you prefer a blog post, I wrote an article last year about why protecting manta rays is so important. You can read it here!
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Martina Wing
Manta rays are beautiful and majestic animals that have a life-changing effect on people who meet them. I want to protect them so humans can experience their transformational power for generations to come! My goal is to inspire people so they take action to protect the mantas' ecosystem and oceans all around the world.
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