The Foundation provides its donors with official receipts for Australian tax purposes. It turns out that humans aren’t the only species weary of long commutes: A new study reveals that manta rays living in the open ocean prefer staying. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible in Australia provided they are made voluntarily and the donor receives no material benefit for the donation. The Foundation is a registered Environmental Organisation in Australia and is eligible to receive tax deductible donations. Atlantic manta rays are solitary swimmers which are usually found near the surface of the ocean, although they have also been reported at depths of 120 m (394 ft).

The largest manta ray wingspan ever recorded is 9.1 m (30 ft). Indonesia on Friday instituted the worlds biggest manta ray sanctuary covering millions of square kilometres as it seeks to protect the huge winged fish and draw more tourists to the sprawling archipelago. The largest member of the ray family is the Atlantic manta ray (Mobula birostris), which has an average wingspan of 5.2. The Great Barrier Reef Foundation extends its deepest respect and recognition to all Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchments as First Nations Peoples holding the hopes, dreams, traditions and cultures of the Reef. The largest member of the ray family is the Atlantic manta ray ( Mobula birostris ), which has an average wingspan of 5.26.8 m (1722 ft).

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