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.
Finding peace with the gentle giants of the ocean
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I don't know about you, but it's been a tumultuous couple of months for us here at Manta Ray Advocates. To be honest, it seems an insurmountable hill to climb to be involved in ocean advocacy or any nature conservation. Things have been changing rapidly, and it's hard to keep track of or understand how things will work in the near future. In all that turmoil, I turn inward and look at how many good things are in our lives. It's the art of feeling gratitude first, and then engaging in the times ahead. The amazing Manta Ray Advocates crew Here in Kona, we formed a wonderful team of experienced and motivated women who are there for each other when it matters. We regularly look for new team members, so if you are a Big Island resident, click here to read more! Our nightly swim with manta rays We're all fortunate to spend our lives close to the ocean's gentle giants. Every time we are in the presence of these graceful and majestic creatures, it feels special; it's my daily reminder of our purpose in life. I've tried to explain this wonderful feeling in this recent article about why manta rays are called the "gentle giants" of the ocean. Video meditations with manta rays I also fully realize that not everyone is that fortunate, and that's why (a few years ago) I teamed up with meditation teacher Amanda Weber. Together, we created a series of guided video meditations featuring our underwater footage of manta rays in their natural habitat. You can now sign up to receive the meditations in your inbox so that you can watch and meditate anytime—and anywhere!
P.S. I'll also be launching a separate newsletter soon that's not just about manta rays but where I dive into the more significant issues we're facing both locally and in the world - and how each of us can make a difference, even from home. Click here to subscribe if you haven't yet!
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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, Have you ever had the feeling that everything you thought you knew about the world just went out the window? The first time that happened to manta ray enthusiasts around the world, was around 2009, when scientists confirmed there was not just one, but two species of manta rays. There were enough differences between reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) and pelagic or oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) to identify them as two different species. Reef mantas are the ones we see almost...
Aloha Reader, If you've been following me for a while, you know this about me: I'm not afraid to speak my truth. And with recent global and local developments, I've been looking for other avenues to share wonderful and inspiring stories of hope and engagement. One of those "other avenues" is the Ocean Wings podcast, where I invite guests to explore how nature can reconnect us to what really matters in life. The tagline, "From Manta Ray Magic to Meaningful Change," hopefully resonates with...
Aloha Reader, After 25+ years of taking people to swim with manta rays, we've heard some pretty interesting questions. Most of our guests are amazing - they come prepared, respect the ocean, and understand that we're entering the mantas' home as visitors. But sometimes, we get questions that make us stop and wonder if we live in the same reality, so today's email will be a bit punchy... Like the parents who asked to leave their young kids alone on a dark, isolated beach while they joined the...