Monitoring Manta Ray Populations on Lady Elliot Island

The video follows a mission to photograph manta rays at Lady Elliott Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef. The mission involves understanding the work of Project Manta, which studies and conserves manta rays. The team faces challenges in capturing photos due to rough seas and the behavior of the mantas. The video highlights the importance of manta ray conservation and the unique identification method using their underbelly patterns.

What is the significance of the Great Barrier Reef mentioned in the mission?

• It is a man-made structure.

• It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.

• It is the smallest coral reef in the world.

• It is visible from space and is the largest living organism.

What is the primary goal of Project Manta?

• To increase tourism on Lady Elliott Island.

• To train manta rays for entertainment.

• To build artificial reefs.

• To study and conserve manta rays around Australia.

Why are manta rays considered endangered?

• Due to habitat destruction.

• Because of overfishing and being caught in fisheries.

• Due to pollution in the ocean.

• Because they are hunted for their teeth.

How does photographing manta rays help researchers?

• It is used to measure the water temperature.

• It helps in determining the age of manta rays.

• It allows researchers to track manta rays' speed.

• It helps in identifying individual manta rays through their unique spot patterns.

What is unique about the camera used for photographing manta rays?

• It is a disposable camera.

• It is waterproof but cannot take underwater photos.

• It has two laser beams to measure the size of manta rays.

• It is a digital camera with a zoom lens.

What environmental challenge is mentioned that could affect photographing manta rays?

• Strong winds blowing the camera away.

• Lack of sunlight.

• Rough seas causing manta rays to dive.

• High temperatures.

What is the main difficulty Cano faces while trying to photograph manta rays?

• The camera is too light and easy to handle.

• The camera is awkward and heavy, making it difficult to use underwater.

• The camera is not waterproof.

• The camera has no zoom function.