Discover the Beauty of Manta Rays
On January 11th, 2013, a local dive team was swimming with manta rays off the Kona coastline. Divers and snorkelers bring powerful lights and cameras to observe the mantas as they feed on plankton after dark. The Dolphin Rescue Story On this night, a wild bottlenose...
Manta rays are a threatened species, but there is a lot more to it. There are different species of mantas to distinguish between. Additionally, there’s a difference between a “threatened” species and an “endangered” species. In the following article, we’ll talk...
UPDATE IX July 13, 2020: Last week’s rumors were confirmed today that the strict 14-day quarantine will be extended at least until the end of August. The state will delay reopening of Hawaii’s tourism industry with a traveler pre-testing program, Gov. David Ige...
Considering the immense size of manta rays, it’s clear they’ll have to eat a lot to sustain themselves. In this article, we’ll dive into what manta rays eat – how much of it they need to eat – and the techniques they use to feed. Note: I have also...
Many people think they’ve seen a manta ray – while in reality, they spotted a different animal. There are so many different types of rays in the ocean! When you come to Hawaii, there is a good chance that you would see a spotted eagle ray and sometimes even a...
Even if you’ve never meditated before, you have probably experienced the relaxing effects of just sitting down quietly and focusing on breathing in – and breathing out. Calming down after (or in the middle of) a stressful day, or focusing in the morning –...
Hawaii offers the amazing opportunity to experience manta rays in their natural environment. Manta rays have been attracted to the lighted viewing areas along the Kona coast for over 30 years; it’s a unique ocean adventure for travelers from all around the world. This...
For most visitors, all manta rays look alike. For the trained eye, however, there are several ways to tell which manta rays we’re observing; over thirty years of experience now makes it possible for us to recognise most of the local gentle giants without too...
“Are manta rays aggressive?” and “Do manta rays interact with other sea life?” belong to the most frequently asked questions we get during preparation for the manta swim. Mantas do not have teeth, a stinger, or a barb. Their defense from predators is to...