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The Anatomy of Manta Rays
Manta rays are huge but harmless ocean dwellers with interesting anatomy - watch the video to discover what each body part is for exactly!

5 Awesome Websites to Teach Kids About Ocean Conservancy
Let’s teach children about ocean conservancy with the help of ginormous gray whales, prehistoric sea turtles, predatory bull sharks, blue-footed boobies, bearded Arctic seals, and more fantastic beasts from the ocean!

How Do Manta Rays Poop, Vomit and Other Gross Stuff?
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!

Manta Rays have Names! So Who’s Naming Them and How?
Each manta ray know by man has an individual name or designation. Read more about the process for giving manta rays and other marine animals an official name!

Why do Manta Rays Twirl when they’re Eating?
Why do manta rays twirl, roll and twist while they feed? And what does that have to make with airplane engineering?

Snorkeling Equipment: Traditional Snorkeling Mask vs Full Face Mask
Which mask is better? We'll debunk the myths that surround snorkeling masks - and tell you what features to look for when choosing a mask.

Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Manta Rays
Learn all about manta rays - from habitat over types to diet and lifecycle, from size and weight to color, speed and more fun facts.

10 Best Documentary Films about Marine Life & Ocean Conservation
10 best documentary movies about oceans and marine life (2021 update)

Why Sunscreen is Harmful for our Oceans
Many sunscreens are directly harmful to marine life. When we put on sunblock before going for a swim, we release chemicals into the ocean.

All About the Mysterious Giant Manta Ray
Here's what's known about the giant manta ray (also called oceanic or pelagic manta ray) - the mysterious cousin of the reef manta.

7 Ocean Conservation Charities We Love and Support
As a marine life advocate, I support charities that are making an impact. Here's my list of the 5 best ocean conservation organizations to support in 2021.

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.
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