Manta rays are beautiful and majestic animals that have a life-changing effect on people who meet them. I want to protect them so humans can experience their transformational power for generations to come! My goal is to inspire people so they take action to protect the mantas' ecosystem and oceans all around the world.
Behind the scenes of the Manta Ray Experience, with team member Savannah
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When someone suggested interviewing Manta Ray Advocates team members for my podcast, I didn't know what the conversation should be about: we talk and text almost every day, what else is there to say? Turns out my right hand, Savannah, has a whole lot of stories about what it's like to work here :) In this new episode of the Ocean Wings podcast, we dive into topics like collecting data on the manta rays we encounter, handling customer communication and operations, and briefing guests about manta rays and ocean safety. When you reach out to us, Savannah will likely be the one to answer your call or respond to your email. But she doesn't just spend time in the office these days - after working here for a little while, she decided to pursue her lifeguard certification and swim guide training allowing her to lead the nightly manta ray snorkeling tours. Watch or listen to Savannah's full story, which took her from the middle of nowhere in Nevada to beautiful Hawai'i:
If you have any questions about what happens behind the scenes, how we collect stats on the mantas, or anything else to do with our work here at Manta Ray Advocates - don't hesitate to reach out at info@mantarayshawaii.com. We'll be happy to answer them - directly, or you might inspire another podcast episode or blog post on the website!
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Martina Wing
Manta rays are beautiful and majestic animals that have a life-changing effect on people who meet them. I want to protect them so humans can experience their transformational power for generations to come! My goal is to inspire people so they take action to protect the mantas' ecosystem and oceans all around the world.
Aloha Reader, November is almost here, and with it comes winter on the water. Hawaiʻi’s big-surf season runs from November through mid-April. Storms far out in the North Pacific generate large waves that travel toward the islands and reach the north and west shores of the Big Island - including the Kona/Kohala coast, where we (and other operators) run our manta ray tours. When a big swell rolls in, the surface gets choppy, sand lifts off the bottom, and visibility drops. We enter from shore,...
Aloha Reader, My last email wasn't the most cheerful one, with all the hurricanes sweeping through Hawaiʻi. So today, I'm happy to bring you some positive news! 😊 The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) is one of my favorite non-profit organizations: they come up with clever ways to remove plastic pollution from the ocean. In March, TOC reached a major milestone: 50 million kilograms of trash (that's about 110 million pounds) pulled out of oceans and rivers. In December 2024, the figure stood at 20 million....
Aloha Reader, It's been a while since my last newsletter. Since then, quite a bit has happened here in Hawaiʻi. Many of you met me and the team in person, and we know some of you keep an eye on the islands from a distance and worry when storms roll through. On August 15, Hurricane Lala skirted the southern tip of the Big Island and brought an incredible amount of rain to Kaʻū, the southernmost district on the island. Certain areas got more than 4 inches of rain in a single hour – turning...