MOBULA PROJECT INDONESIA

Mobula Project Indonesia aims to support conservation at a national level, by providing biological and ecological information, whilst also raising stakeholder awareness and exploring solutions to reduce devil ray fisheries.

Visit this page to learn more:
https://www.mantatrust.org/indonesia-devil-rays

Important information from Mobula Project Indonesia:
1. Manta rays reproduce in a slow rate
2. Manta rays help circulate oxygen in the ocean and prevent algae from booming
3. Manta rays have a unique pattern on their belly

World Wildlife Fund Indonesia (WWF Indonesia)

WWF Indonesia is a trusted independent conservation organization founded on an understanding of the complex relationship between human activities and nature, with a focus on finding workable solutions and mobilizing action from stakeholders and supporters.

Visit this page to learn more:
https://www.wwf.id/id

Important information from WWF Indonesia:
1. Manta rays eat zooplankton
2. Manta rays and sharks are related
3. Overfishing is the main problem of the decreasing of Manta rays population

Rekam Nusantara Foundation

Rekam Nusantara Foundation is an organisation that conducts studies on natural richness and biodiversity as well as conservation efforts in Indonesia’s archipelago. 

Visit this page to learn more:
https://rekam.org/en

Important information from Rekam Nusantara Foundation:
1. Manta rays are being sold illegally for Rp5,000,- per kilos
2. Oceanic Manta rays can grow up to eight metres
3. Manta rays can live up to 40 years

Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF)

In Indonesia, MMF pioneered research into the impacts of marine debris on manta rays and whale sharks and is continuing its with world-leading research on threatened marine species, specifically sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

Visit this page to learn more:
https://marinemegafauna.org/indonesia-projects

Important information from MMF:
1. Manta rays have a slow reproduction system
2. In Indonesia, Manta rays live in around Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Komodo Island, Sengalaki Island, and Raja Ampat
3. Manta rays don't sting

BRIN Oseanografi

Pusat Riset Oseanografi (PRO) is one of the govermental organization in the BRIN organizational structure under the Earth and Maritime Research Organization. 

Visit this page to learn more:
https://brin.go.id/orkm/pusat-riset-oseanografi/page/tugas-pokok-dan-fungsi

Important information from BRIN Oseanografi:
1. There are seven rules for interacting with the Manta rays
2. Manta rays and sharks looks similar but can be distinguished from where their gills are located
3. People fished Manta rays illegally for their gills, it is believed that it can become a medicine but is not proven yet

ADVOCACY ACTION

We did our action to lower grades (K1, K2, G1) because we want the new generation to understand the importance of protecting manta rays.

We think that sharing the knowledge about manta rays to other people is the most important and crucial step to do. 

We created a story book that contains useful information and also interactive worksheet. Alano and Rayyan wrote the script and Abel, Chaka, and Sera illustrated the book. 

Other than that, we also created a diorama that shows the habitat of manta rays. Others also can have fun while learning manta rays while assembling puzzles.

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTION

Not only participating in sharing awareness, we also want to contribute directly in conserving the manta rays. 

We sell the storybook and created additional coloring book which also for sale. We have sold 56 pcs coloring books, and 26 pcs story books. The money that we get are donated to a foundation that helped the Manta ray called Mobula Project.

PARTICIPATION ACTION

We successfully donated Rp787,000,- to the Mobula Project Indonesia as our direct action in helping to save manta rays population in Indonesia.

We are so proud of this milestone and we hope to contribute more by doing more actions to more people.