ECOCEAN MantaMatcher
Citation
Holmberg J (2011). ECOCEAN MantaMatcher. ECOCEAN USA. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/sgtyhk accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-03-19.Description
Manta Matcher represents the first global manta ray database. This site was specifically designed to manage manta ray sightings and identifications across their distribution. After the success of the Ecocean whale shark database, Manta Matcher was a logical follow-up. Manta rays are widely distributed, migratory, and have unique spot patterning on their ventral surface that can be used to permanently identify individuals. At the present time, this database will enable researchers to upload and organize individually identified manta rays in their populations. This system is also intended to promote collaborations by way of cross-referencing databases to check for both regional and long distance movement.Sampling Description
Sampling
Photo-identification collected from researchers in the field or the general public.Method steps
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Manta Matcher represents the first global manta ray database.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Jason Holmbergoriginator
position: Information Architect
ECOCEAN USA
4836 NE 31st Avenue
Portland
97211
OR
US
Telephone: 503-233-2062
email: holmbergius@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.ecoceanusa.org
Jason Holmberg
metadata author
position: Information Architect
ECOCEAN USA
4836 NE 31st Avenue
Portland
97211
OR
US
Telephone: 503-233-2062
email: holmbergius@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.ecoceanusa.org
Jason Holmberg
administrative point of contact
position: Information Architect
ECOCEAN USA
4836 NE 31st Avenue
Portland
97211
OR
US
Telephone: 503-233-2062
email: holmbergius@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.ecoceanusa.org