It took nine years. It took a tragedy. Regulations are way overdue. Finally, the public hearing to regulate the manta ray tour businesses along the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is happening on February 23, 2023. This blog post is for all the folk that are...
When manta rays jump out of the water, they look like they’re flying – the phenomenon is called “breaching”. While we don’t know exactly why they do it, these are the most popular theories!
The reef manta ray is often confused with its larger relative, the giant manta ray. Let’s explore their diet and habitat, how they differ from other rays, and what we can do to protect them from extinction!
Manta rays need to a lot of food to sustain themselves. They developed intricate techniques for filter-feeding on plankton and other tiny food.
Let me take you back to all the wonderful and not-so-wonderful things that happened in 2022. This was our year at Manta Ray Advocates!
These are the organizations that come in after damage has been done. They put their efforts into cleaning up our oceans, and trying to reverse the damage.
From an early age, many children are fascinated by the wonderful world of our seas. These educational books about the ocean are delightful gifts for every curious child!
When people ask if manta rays smile, they’re usually confounding mantas for sting rays. Check out these pictures of a manta ray mouth and stingray underbellies, and learn why it’s easy to get confused!
Get best visibility under water by preparing your snorkeling mask after purchase – and defogging the mask before every swim. Don’t miss out because your mask is fogging up!