forsberg ud d the indedent to coconvince the peruvuvian govert to ban fishing giantnt manta ra. that's b been hebibiggest succs so far. but it's just a beginning. >> if f we want to people to commit to protecting the species, we have to o start at e roots. so we n need to look fr alternative solutions, like offeringng business opportunits that also help protect the manta rays. and we need to support educational efforts, and raise awareness in the commumunitie. a regulation alone won't be enough to protect them. >> forsberg and her ngo planeta oceano or ocean planet are based in the peruvian capital of lima. their projects to conserve marine and coastal environments have received numerous awards. the most lucrative s sfar was the 10100-thousand swiss franc rolex award. the organizatition used the ize money for their manta ray project in zorritos. it enabled them to fund the training of 10 fishermen from the surrounding area to provide marine passenger transportation. earning this diploma is one step toward their goal of starting up a business for eco-tourists to view giant manta