by Martina Wing | Dec 5, 2022 | Ocean Conservation for Kids
Ocean advocacy is not just for grown-ups. From an early age, many children are fascinated by the wonderful world of our seas, and these great educational books about the ocean are delightful gifts for every curious child. Whether it inspires them to become a marine...
by Martina Wing | Nov 25, 2022 | About Manta Rays, Marine Life in Hawaii
It’s a question we’ve heard regularly over the years: “do manta rays smile”? That question is often caused by a common misconception: the internet is full of pictures and videos of sting rays with big “smiles” on their face. Too many times, these pictures have...
by Martina Wing | Sep 26, 2022 | Snorkeling & Diving
When you’re out in the ocean, you need full and clear visibility: this means preparing your snorkeling mask after purchase as well as defogging the mask before every swim. You really don’t want to miss out on the experience because your mask is fogging up! For a...
by Martina Wing | Sep 12, 2022 | Underwater Photography & Filmography
When I introduce people to the wonderful world of underwater photography, they’re often surprised to hear I recommend filming instead of taking pictures of marine life. Most modern cameras give you the option to choose between video or photo as a setting. Underwater...
by Martina Wing | Aug 29, 2022 | Snorkeling & Diving
Swimming fins are an important part of your diving or snorkeling equipment. Here at Manta Ray Advocates, we strongly recommend wearing a mask, snorkel AND fins in the ocean for maximum safety. Fins are the “engine” that can help you move smoothly when in the water,...
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