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Lawmakers Demand Stricter Protections for Threatened Manta Rays

9/4/2025

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Lawmakers are pushing for enhanced protections for threatened marine life following a manta ray capture by a Florida company for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
They request the state wildlife agency to revoke the capture license and halt future public display captures.
Concerns focus on insufficient public input and oversight regarding animal welfare after capture.
Experts emphasize that manta rays are not suited for captivity, calling for stricter regulations.

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Lawmakers are pushing for enhanced protections for threatened marine life following a manta ray capture by a Florida company for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
They request the state wildlife agency to revoke the capture license and halt future public display captures.
Concerns focus on insufficient public input and oversight regarding animal welfare after capture.
Experts emphasize that manta rays are not suited for captivity, calling for stricter regulations.