manta ray entangled in monofilament fishing line, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives

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reef manta ray, Manta alfredi (formerly Manta birostris ), entangled in monofilament fishing line which is cutting into the pectoral fin, with remora or sharksucker attached to belly, at cleaning station, at mouth of Hanifaru Bay, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives ( Indian Ocean )

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Size: 5402px × 3595px
Location: Hanifaru Bay, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives ( Indian Ocean )
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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