Our oceans are heavily polluted by plastic. According to Conservation International, the numbers are staggering: Every day, around 8 million pieces of plastic enter the oceans. Every year, 8 million tons of plastic make their way into the oceans. Currently, it is...
In Hawaii, about 8-10 days after a full moon, there is a higher probability of box jellyfish sightings on all leeward sides of Hawaii islands for three consecutive days. Now Hawaiian beaches and underwater adventures are great fun, but no one wants to be stung by a...
Manta rays are huge but harmless ocean dwellers with interesting anatomy – watch the video to discover what each body part is for exactly!
Ocean conservancy might sound a bit boring to children of any age. So instead, let’s teach them about ginormous gray whales, sea turtles that have been around since dinosaurs, predatory bull sharks, blue-footed boobies, bearded Arctic seals, the cockscomb cup corral,...
Like other sea creatures, manta rays eat; that means they also poop, and even vomit. Learn how mantas “eliminate” – we’ve included a video too!
Most people are surprised to learn that manta rays have official names. It may seem not easy to differentiate between mantas as they share similar characteristics from an outsider’s perspective. However, there are several ways to tell individual manta rays...
Why do manta rays twirl, roll and twist while they feed? And what does that have to make with airplane engineering?
When you’re out in the ocean snorkeling, it is important to consider using the correct equipment, this includes which type of snorkeling mask you wear. Below, I have listed some pros and cons of both masks, so you can make the best choice for your equipment....
Manta rays are the world’s largest rays – and still a mysterious creature, as not much is known about them. Mantas are slow and gracious animals, and we also call them the “gentle giants of the sea”. They live in temperate, subtropical, and...