Manta Ray Blog
What’s so Special about the Manta Rays of the Kona Coast?
Swimming with manta rays is a unique and magical experience - but what's so special about the mantas around Kona, that we don't have anywhere else in the world?
How do Manta Rays Sleep?
Manta rays are constantly swimming - so how can they sleep? We'll answer that question in this article - with a video to show you what happens.
What Equipment do you Need for Snorkeling with Manta Rays?
Ready to go swimming with manta rays? We recommend you bring your own mask and snorkel. This is all the snorkeling equipment you'll need for a safe underwater experience!
Swimming with Manta Rays – COVID-19 Precautions
Let's keep swimming with manta rays a COVID-19-free experience! These are the precautions we take to keep our manta ray dive safe and fun.
The 3 Manta Ray Viewing Sites in Kona, Hawaii
All about the different viewing sites for manta rays around Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Read about the location, history and manta sightings for each manta viewpoint.
Are Manta Rays Dangerous?
Are manta rays dangerous - or do they need to defend themselves against predators? Read all about the manta rays' defence mechanisms.
Guidelines for Interacting with Manta Rays
11 important rules for swimming with manta rays in a way that's safe and sustainable... A must-read before any manta ray dive!
Why Manta Rays Can’t Stop Swimming
Manta rays don't ever stop swimming throughout their life. In this article, we'll teach you why - and explore other marine animals who swim all the time.
How do Manta Rays Reproduce?
Follow how manta rays reproduce, from courtship through pregnancy and birth to little mantas growing up... with a detailed video from their habitat.
How an Injured Dolphin Asked for Help – and got Rescued by Divers
A dolphin approaches humans for help escaping from a fishing line, then waits patiently while divers free him – and the whole encounter is caught on video.
Policies Protecting Manta Rays Worldwide (2020 update)
Manta rays are a threatened species and if nothing gets done, they could be facing extinction. This is an overview of steps that are being taken locally and globally to protect manta rays.
Coronavirus in Hawaii
The coronavirus in Hawaii has rapidly impacted lives here too. Here is a personal account of how the coronavirus in Hawaii is being managed locally.
What and How do Manta Rays Eat?
Read all about the diet of a manta ray, and about the dazzling amount of food the "gentle giants of the sea" need to sustain themselves.
The Difference Between Eagle Rays, Stingrays and Manta Rays
Eagle rays, manta rays and stingrays are the three most popular marine animals in Hawaii. There are distinct differences in how they look and behave!
Meditating Online with Manta Rays: Relaxation in Uncertain Times
Even if you’ve never meditated before, you have probably experienced the relaxing effects of just sitting down ...
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