The findings demonstrate the importance of incidental observations and observer data in providing vital knowledge on rare, vulnerable, and difficult-to-study species. The sicklefin devil ray will require time to replenish their populations, according to the report.
The MMF report highlights the need for up-to-date information on the rays’ habitat to better understand how to conserve endangered species.
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