Edy Setyawan

## NEW SCIENCE ALERT ## Good news from the ocean! A decade of study shows that reef manta rays in Raja Ampat are thriving.. Full paper: frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… Thanks to @MMEG_UoA @bc_stevenson @ConservationOrg @KonservasiID @ScienceUoA for the massive & continuous support!

Raja Ampat’s reef manta rays prefer staying close to home! theconversation.com/we-discovered-… via @ConversationIDN @ConversationEDU @_TCglobal @ConversationUK Massive appreciation to @KonservasiID, @MMEG_UoA @bc_stevenson @AucklandUni, @FabriceJaine, Mark Erdmann @ConservationOrg

Riset ungkap pari manta karang Raja Ampat tergolong “anak rumahan” di habitatnya theconversation.com/riset-ungkap-p… via @ConversationIDN

How big is the manta ray? Measuring the body size of manta rays using small drones! youtu.be/BDBAeT2U9Mo?si… @Drones_MDPI @AucklandUni @ScienceUoA mdpi.com/2504-446X/6/3/…

.@ConservationOrg Marine Safety Officer Edgardo Ochoa has made it his mission to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear that ensnares marine life. And a recent encounter with a manta ray entangled in a fishing line made for one of the most emotional moments of his career.

The Leopard Shark pups are almost ready to be released. Rewilding in action! bit.ly/3L2PhTy #ReShark #StAR #rewilding #leopardshark #zebrashark

Yuk ngopi di mari!

Wooohoooo...thanks @ConversationIDN!!!

"As we continue to advocate for actions that protect biodiversity, case studies like this can serve as an example of well-managed MPAs that influence the long-term health and balance of the ocean.” – @Edy_Setyawan_, study lead author and @AucklandUni doctoral candidate

Wondering where the heck is Fakfak? This is the first of a series of reports on the results of our survey of discovery. Lots to share! Follow the link... bit.ly/3WfBgoV

Reef manta rays are in decline globally – but new research finds one place in Indonesia where these charismatic rays are thriving theconversation.com/reef-manta-ray… via @ConversationIDN @_TCglobal @ConversationEDU @ConversationUK Thanks to @MMEG_UoA and @bc_stevenson!

Raja Ampat Terbukti Jadi 'Tempat Bermain' Bayi Pari Manta 🥰 youtu.be/Sky_84996dw via @ConversationIDN

Re-Wilding Raja's Leopard Sharks! Read the latest updates and all about the species bit.ly/3HIy90V

Before we wrap up today’s #AskAScientist, we know you’re eager to see @esetyawan8’s manta ray drone footage. Check out this video of a rare manta ray nursery in Raja Ampat, Indonesia: youtube.com/watch?v=Z3vtPQ… @AucklandUni

Today @esetyawan8 joins #AskAScientist to answer your questions on manta ray conservation. Edy uses drones to study manta ray movement and populations. Q1: How do you analyze drone footage? What can you learn about manta rays from drone footage? @esetyawan8 #AskAScientist

Can't wait to learn more from @esetyawan8 about his work with drones to observe manta rays!

Meet @esetyawan8, the scientist using drones to study manta ray movement and populations. Submit your questions for Edy here: worldwildlife.org/pages/ask-a-sc… #AskAScientist