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Get to Know the Majestic Reef Manta Ray

Get to Know the Majestic Reef Manta Ray

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!
8 Unique Techniques Manta Rays Use for Filter-Feeding

8 Unique Techniques Manta Rays Use for Filter-Feeding

Manta rays need to a lot of food to sustain themselves. They developed intricate techniques for filter-feeding on plankton and other tiny food.
7 Most Impactful Ocean Stories of 2022

7 Most Impactful Ocean Stories of 2022

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! 
Ocean Cleanup: Inspiring Organizations that Fight Pollution in our Seas

Ocean Cleanup: Inspiring Organizations that Fight Pollution in our Seas

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.
10 Fabulous Fact-Filled Books about the Ocean for Children of All Ages

10 Fabulous Fact-Filled Books about the Ocean for Children of All Ages

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!
Do Manta Rays Smile? And What’s the Deal with Giggling Sting Rays?

Do Manta Rays Smile? And What’s the Deal with Giggling Sting Rays?

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!
Preparing and Defogging your Snorkeling Mask (+ our Secret Solution)

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

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?

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 Transformational Experience of Swimming with Manta Rays

The Transformational 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

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

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

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

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!
Manta Rays go Heavy Metal: the Making Of a Music Video

Manta Rays go Heavy Metal: the Making Of a Music Video

The Second Fovea uses heavy metal to make a positive change in the world - and manta rays starred in the music video for their newest track, appropriately called "Manta".

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