How Peru fell in love with a sea giant worth far more alive than dead

By Dan Collyns in Zorritos

The giant manta ray is at risk in the Pacific ocean, but the rise of ecotourism is changing attitudes among local fishermen

Image: Martin Strmiska/Getty Images

The manta ray tourism model in Peru is helping to protect rays and their habitat.

Fishermen heading out to sea off Peru’s northern coast keep a keen eye on the turquoise waters below them, hoping for a glimpse of the elusive giant manta ray gliding by.

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