A video of the capture of a protected giant manta ray near Florida’s Panama City Beach has sparked outrage over concerns about animal welfare and conservation practices.

A video is blowing up on social media of an protected giant manta ray being taken from the waters off the Florida Panhandle and a South Florida-based company is behind the controversial catch.

Outrage after video shows Florida fishing group capturing protected manta ray from water - A Florida boat tour founder is “outraged” by the capturing a giant manta ray near Panama City Beach ...