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!
Martina Wing
Preparing and Defogging your Snorkeling Mask (+ our Secret Solution)
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!
3 Reasons why Underwater Video is Better than Underwater Photography
Most modern cameras give you the option to choose between video or photo as a setting. Underwater video often is the best and most efficient option to get great pictures of marine life, and here’s why.
Full-Foot Fins or Open Heel Fins: Which Swimming Fins are Best?
Which swimming fins are right for you? A comparison between full foot fins and open heel fins.
The Spiritual Experience of Swimming with Manta Rays
Most people who come for a swim with manta rays, leave the water completely transformed. It’s a spiritual experience so profound that many can’t put it into words.
How we Aim for Sustainability at Manta Ray Advocates
We aim to improve sustainability in our own business and advocate for changes in the manta ray tourism industry.
Marine Life along the Coast of the Big Island in Hawaii
Hawaii is the most isolated archipelago in the world; the marine life is extremely diverse, and many of the species can only be found here. Meet some of the most interesting animals in the world!
The Development of a Baby Manta Ray
Baby manta rays are born wrapped up like a burrito – and the birth wrinkles take a long time to smoothen out! Check out the footage of a manta ray pup over the course of her first couple of months.
Why we Banned Full-Face Snorkeling Masks from our Manta Ray Activities
Full-face snorkeling masks seem easy to use, but due to repeated incidents we decided to ban their use on our moonlight manta swims. Read why (and watch the video) here!