Meet Manta Ray advocates James & Martina Wing
Educating the world about the gentle giants of the oceans
Share the Experience
Manta rays are beautiful and majestic animals that have a life-changing effect on people who meet them. We share this magic with you.
Save the Mantas
Swimming with manta rays puts everything in perspective. We are doing everything we can to protect the mantas, so future generations can experience their transformational power.
Protect the Oceans
We empower people to take action and protect not just the mantas, but their whole ecosystem and oceans all around the world. NOW is the time to take action.
Raise Awareness
But manta rays are becoming threatened by pollution, and badly regulated tourism activities. We raise awareness about safe and sustainable ways to enjoy the rich marine life around Hawaii.
Spreading the word about Manta Rays
We’re James and Martina James Wing, and we’re the driving forces behind Manta Ray Advocates. We want to reach as many people as possible to raise awareness and spread knowledge about manta rays.
James Wing
Founder
Martina Wing
Founder
Kerstin
Swim guide
Janine
Admin
Savannah
Executive Assistant + Swim Guide
Rhiannon
Swim Guide
Christine
Swim Guide
Dr. Lisa Marinho
Swim Guide
Erin
Swim Guide
(Back row; left to right): Lisa and Rhiannon (Front Row; left to right): Martina, Erin, Hailey, Savannah, and Kerstin
(Left to Right): Erin, Savannah, Janine, Rhiannon, Lisa, Hailey, Martina, and Kerstin at their Christmas Dinner 2024.
(Left to Right): Savannah, Rhiannon, Erin, Hailey, Janine, Kerstin, Martina, and Lisa in front of a Christmas tree. Christmas 2024
(Left to Right): Martina, Vinnessa, Savannah, Rhiannon, Audrey, and Gita celebrating Gita's birthday
(Left to Right): Martina, Janine, Rich, Kerstin, Jessica, and Savannah sitting at the Aloha Theatre in 2022.
Janine and Martina supporting a fellow manta ray enthusiast, Ryan, at the Aloha Theatre in 2022.
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Everything we do is designed to protect our gentle giants
We share information about manta rays in any way we can: with articles and videos on this website, our ebook about manta rays, a biweekly newsletter, and of course by sharing our experience daily with guests on the manta ray moonlight swim.
We founded a non-profit organization called Hawaii Ocean Watch to educate the public about safe and sustainable ways to enjoy the rich marine life around Hawaii. We also distribute a free guide to inform people about different ways to enjoy swimming with manta rays along the coast of Kona on the Big Island.
And if you cannot travel to the mantas, we have the manta rays come to you – check out our guided video meditations with manta rays and experience their profound effect from wherever you are.
Free Downloads
Manta Ray Facts & Figures Ebook
Amaze your friends and family members with your knowledge of the gentle giants.
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Guide to Swimming with Manta Rays
All the things you need to know before you embark on this adventure of a lifetime.
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10 Tips for Marine Photography
Learn to capture life-changing moments underwater.
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