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THE MANTA NETWORK
Street Address:
326 Pacheco Ave., Suite 200
City:
Santa Cruz
State:
California
Country:
United States of America
Postal Code:
95062
Telephone:
831-426-4400
Internet URL:
Web Programs:
Global community of supporters.
The Manta Network is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization solely dedicated to the protection and conservation of manta and mobula rays worldwide. Our mission is to create a knowledge base to educate fishing and tourism industries, government organizations, conservation groups and the public on the importance of protecting and conserving this important species
Ocean Health Index
A weekly feature to highlight, by country, the goals and components of the Ocean Health Index which measures and scores ocean health from 0-100.
Country of the Week:
The Netherlands
Goal of the Week:
Coastal Livelihoods & Economies
Sustaining Jobs and Thriving Coastal Communities
Score: 83
Global Rank: 120
How Does Your Country's Score Compare?
Did You Know?
People rely on the ocean to provide jobs with steady wages and stable economies for coastal communities worldwide. The jobs and revenue produced from marine-related industries directly benefit those who are employed, but also have substantial indirect value for community identity, tax revenue, and other related economic and social impacts of a stable coastal economy. (source: OHI)
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