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Florida to end international export of manta rays for aquariums

The change comes after backlash to a viral video last summer showing men netting a wild manta ray for a SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi.
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Florida's wildlife commission voted Wednesday to end the international export of manta rays for aquariums. Environmental advocacy groups said the change was an overdue but welcome reform.
Florida's wildlife commission voted Wednesday to end the international export of manta rays for aquariums. Environmental advocacy groups said the change was an overdue but welcome reform. [ Courtesy of Valeria Mas ]
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