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!
Manta Rays in Hawaii
Manta Ray Cleaning Stations: Fishy Day Spas in Hawaii
In the coral reefs around Hawaii, we find what we call “cleaning stations” – and this is where manta rays (and other animals) go to get clean.
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?
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.
Protecting Manta Rays in Hawaii
Manta rays face different challenges around the Big Island of Kona, Hawaii. Learn how you can help us protect the gentle giants of the sea.
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!
Dramatic Manta Rescue: Manta Ray Caught in Camera Equipment
In January 2018, a young manta ray got caught in camera equipment which prompted a dramatic rescue by local divemasters. The manta ray in question is named Nick Ray and he’s a young male who was just in the wrong place, at the wrong time. How did this Manta Ray...