In Hawaii, about 8-10 days after a full moon, there is a higher probability of box jellyfish sightings on all leeward sides of Hawaii islands for three consecutive days. Now Hawaiian beaches and underwater adventures are great fun, but no one wants to be stung by a...
Many people think they’ve seen a manta ray – while in reality, they spotted a different animal. There are so many different types of rays in the ocean! When you come to Hawaii, there is a good chance that you would see a spotted eagle ray and sometimes even a...
Hawaii offers the amazing opportunity to experience manta rays in their natural environment. Manta rays have been attracted to the lighted viewing areas along the Kona coast for over 30 years; it’s a unique ocean adventure for travelers from all around the world. This...
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“Are manta rays aggressive?” and “Do manta rays interact with other marine life?” belong to the most frequently asked questions we get during preparation for the manta swim. Mantas do not have teeth, a stinger, or a barb. Their defense from predators is to...
When we take guests to swim with manta rays, mantas are usually not the only marine life we get to see. One frequently-seen guest at the manta dive site by the airport is “Frank”, the undulated moray eel. We’re not sure about his gender, but surely...