Manta Rays and Critter Cam Technology

The video discusses the importance of manta rays in tourism and their vulnerability to fishing and bycatch. It introduces Critter Cam as a tool to study manta rays' behaviors, habitats, and feeding patterns. The process of deploying Critter Cam involves scuba diving and attaching the device to the rays. This technology provides unique insights into the animals' natural history and behavior, aiding in bycatch reduction efforts.

What makes manta rays particularly vulnerable in fisheries?

• Their high tourism value

• Their susceptibility to bycatch

• Their slow swimming speed

• Their small population size

What is the primary role of critter cam technology?

• To protect manta rays from predators

• To increase manta rays' tourism value

• To pinpoint manta rays' behaviors and habitats

• To track manta rays' migration patterns

What is the first step in deploying a critter cam on a manta ray?

• Training the manta rays

• Using a boat to follow the manta rays

• Wearing scuba gear and entering the water

• Feeding the manta rays

How do divers ensure manta rays are comfortable before deploying critter cams?

• By using underwater lights

• By swimming above and behind them

• By making loud noises

• By feeding them

What unique perspective does critter cam provide?

• Underwater sound recordings

• Manta rays' perspective of their environment

• Aerial view of the ocean

• Satellite imagery of the ocean

How does critter cam contribute to reducing bycatch?

• By changing manta rays' habitats

• By identifying manta rays' behaviors

• By scaring away predators

• By increasing manta rays' speed

What new insights does critter cam provide about manta rays?

• Their interaction with other species

• Their breeding patterns

• Their migration routes

• Their natural history and behavioral ecology