2021 was a year of ups and downs – but for the manta rays, not much changed. Manta rays are still an endangered species. We keep learning more about them, but we’re still discovering new things about these mysterious creatures every year. Here at Manta Ray...
When you go swimming in Hawaii, you want to make sure that the ocean is safe. Drowning is the 3rd biggest cause of accidental death worldwide (according to the World Health Organization), and rip currents and shorebreak keep lifeguards on their toes as well. This...
When you go for an evening dive with the manta rays, you enter the open ocean at night: leaving the human comfort zone, the place of constant air supply. This is a new setting that requires multitasking, and the single most important task to master (besides knowing...
Manta rays are truly remarkable and beautiful creatures, and Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where you can be an arm’s length away from manta rays. Travelers from around the globe visit Kona on the Big Island to swim and dive with manta rays. Did you know...
At Manta Ray Advocates, we refer to mantas as the ‘gentle giants of the sea’. There are many misconceptions when it comes to these marine animals, mainly due to the sheer size and shape of their body. Noticeably, the mantas possess wide cavernous mouths and a large...
Thousands of tourists travel to Kona each year, to experience the manta rays in their natural habitat around the Big Island of Hawaii. Companies have been offering nighttime swimming and diving tours with mantas since 1991, when one single boat went out once a week....
Hawaii in all its beauty and diversity is a very desirable travel destination, especially in the winter when you might be dreaming about a tropical getaway while shoveling snow. Winter in Hawaii lasts from December until March and although it’s most often sunny, there...
“Isn’t that what killed Steve Irwin?” Before the manta activity starts, that is one of the most frequently asked questions we get about manta rays vs stingrays. The answer is: “No, he was not killed by a manta ray!” Steve Irwin died in 2006 after he accidentally...
It was about one year ago when spectacular images were broadcast around the world because of volcanic activity at Kilauea. It’s one of the most active volcanoes on Earth for over 30 years and a destination that draws many visitors to the Big Island. The media frenzy...