Manta Ray Blog

Hawaii Volcano Eruption – One Year Later
It was about one year ago when spectacular images were broadcast around the world because of volcanic activity at ...

Shark Underwater Photobomb
Daniel thought he was just filming a frogfish... turns out he was filming the best shark underwater photobomb ever. Watch the video (and read the story) here!

How much is a manta ray worth?
Is a manta ray worth more dead or alive? How much is a manta ray worth actually? Here are the facts about the value of manta rays.

How do manta rays give birth?
How large is a manta ray baby? Discover the answer in this article about a manta pup - plus more details on the miracle of a manta ray birth.

4 Steps to Wear Comfortable Snorkeling and Diving Equipment
In this article, you will discover four easy steps for comfortable snorkeling and diving equipment.

Dolphin Rescue Featured in National Geographic Kids
Have you ever seen a viral video on Facebook or YouTube?
Most of us have, and as a wildlife photographer and ...

How are Data for Manta Ray Statistics Collected?
You too may be curious how data for manta ray statistics is collected. Discover answers to a community member's questions about our manta ray statistics.

What’s the Maximum Age for Swimming with Manta Rays?
While swimming with manta rays at night isn't great for young children, there is no official maximum age for it - read our experiences in this article!

Are Manta Ray Expeditions Harmful to Manta Rays?
Are manta ray expeditions harmful to manta rays? Discover the answer from both the mantas perspective and the human standpoint.

Why you should never ever touch a manta ray
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “Can we touch the mantas?” and the short answer is NO. It can hurt them! Read the article to understand what can happen when you touch a manta.

Frank, the cherished moray eel
Frank the undulated moray eel is a frequent guest on a manta ray dive. He's learned that there's good food to be had at the manta viewpoints in Kona!

Aiden’s Motto: “Nothing I Can’t Do!”
Aiden has Down Syndrome, but that didn't prevent him from joining us on a moonlight swim with the manta rays!
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Do Mantas Feel Pain – and How do they Heal when they get Injured? [Video]
Manta rays are calm and pacific animals with very few predators - but they can get injured. Most of the time, humans are the cause of their injuries - but they can also get wounded by natural causes. In this article, we'll dive into whether mantas can feel pain - and also into the question of how they heal after an injury.

The 3 Main Differences between the Giant Manta Ray and the Reef Manta
The difference between the giant manta ray (also called pelagic or oceanic manta ray) - and the reef manta. Learn all about the gentle giants of the ocean!

How much plankton do mantas eat?
This article explores how much plankton manta rays eat every week - and also tells you more about how experts came to this impressive number.

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