Jangamo Bay in Mozambique is home to a rich and diverse marine ecosystem, including a variety of rays and sharks. However, many of these species are under threat due to overfishing, bycatch, and habitat destruction. For example, the population of the scalloped hammerhead shark has declined by 90% in the Western Indian Ocean, while the number of manta rays in the Mozambique Channel has decreased by 79% over the past 75 years.



Protecting rays and sharks in Jangamo Bay is important not only for the survival of these species, but also for the overall health of the marine ecosystem. Rays and sharks play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine food webs, and their decline can have cascading effects throughout the ecosystem. In addition, many local communities in Mozambique rely on these species for food and income through ecotourism, and their disappearance could have serious economic and social impacts. By supporting conservation efforts in Jangamo Bay, we can help protect these important species and promote sustainable fishing practices that benefit both wildlife and local communities.

Rays and sharks play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine food webs, and their decline can have cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.

Eagle Spotted Rays are a species of ray found in coastal waters throughout the world, including Mozambique. They are typically found in shallow waters and are known for their distinctive spotted pattern and large size, with adults reaching up to 2 metres in length.



Like many other marine species, Eagle Spotted Rays are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As ocean temperatures rise, it can have a significant impact on the availability of food and habitat for these rays. Changes in ocean currents and sea levels can also affect the movement patterns and migration of Eagle Spotted Rays, making it harder for them to find suitable breeding grounds or food sources.

In addition to the impacts of climate change, Eagle Spotted Rays are also at risk from overfishing and habitat destruction. They are often caught accidentally in fishing nets or targeted for their meat and valuable fins. As a result, their populations have declined in many areas of the world, including Mozambique.



According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Eagle Spotted Rays are currently listed as "data deficient," which means that there is not enough information available to accurately assess their conservation status. However, given the potential impacts of climate change and other threats, it is important to continue monitoring their populations and implementing measures to protect them. This could include reducing fishing pressure, establishing protected areas, and promoting sustainable tourism practices in areas where Eagle Spotted Rays are found.

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Hammerhead sharks are one of the most recognisable and unique-looking species of shark in the world. In Jangamo Bay, Mozambique, the Great Hammerhead shark is known to inhabit the waters. However, like many other shark species, Hammerhead sharks are facing significant threats due to the impacts of climate change.



One of the biggest threats to Hammerhead sharks is the loss of suitable habitat. As sea temperatures rise, their preferred temperature ranges may shift, affecting their distribution patterns and potentially making it harder for them to find suitable food and breeding areas. Changes in ocean currents and sea levels can also impact their migration patterns, making it more difficult for them to reach their preferred habitats.



Additionally, Hammerhead sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing, both as a target species and as bycatch in fishing nets. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Great Hammerhead shark is currently listed as "Endangered," with population declines of up to 80% in some areas

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