EPA orders to cease feeding rays and skates

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to cease feeding all species of rays and skates in the Maldives.

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Snorkelling with Manta Rays at the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Maldives in Baa Atoll. PHOTO/MANTA TRUST

Mariyath Mohamed

2025-01-17 10:37:25

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to cease feeding all species of rays and skates in the Maldives.

In a statement issued yesterday, the EPA noted that it has observed a growing trend of feeding rays and skates, which raises concerns about the impact this may have on the natural behaviour of these species.

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