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.
The 2026 Manta Ray calendar is out!
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For the fifth year in a row, we've collected beautiful images of our favorite manta rays for our 2026 calendar. Each month, we feature high-quality pictures and heartfelt stories about our manta friends, who have unique and quirky personalities. For those in or traveling to Hawaii, the calendar also indicates when box jellyfish are likely to reach Hawaii's shores - usually 8-10 days after a full moon. With this calendar to guide you, you can avoid nasty surprises! You can either grab a digital (PDF) version of the calendar in our shop or order the beautifully printed wall calendar, which we mail straight from Hawaii to your home! Or contact us to pick it up here in Kona, Hawaii.
PS. Our Manta Ray Advocates webshop has a variety of perfect gifts for ocean lovers. Books, jewelry, tree ornaments, and swag - there's something in there for everyone! |
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, I often wonder and sometimes get frustrated about laws that are supposed to protect the natural world and its inhabitants. Why does environmental legislation (like the regulation of manta ray tourism) take so long to implement, even when there's overwhelming public support for it? In this episode of the Ocean Wings podcast, I sat down with Hawaii State Representative Nicole Lowen to talk about what happens behind the scenes. She chairs the Energy and Environmental Protection...
Aloha Reader, So many kids say they want to work with animals when they grow up, but most end up doing something completely different. Our newest crew member, Ashley Jacob, didn't. At 12, she watched a movie about a dolphin with a prosthetic tail and decided she wanted to work with marine life in rescue and rehabilitation. Today, she's a swim guide at Manta Ray Advocates while finishing her master's thesis and training students in California to continue the elephant seal research she began....
Aloha Reader, As we enter 2026, I find myself reflecting on what motivates me after years of working with the manta rays. It’s not only the thrill of encountering the gentle giants underwater - which never loses its magic - but also the realization that people like you genuinely care. It’s inspiring to see that care translates into meaningful action. We can’t do everything, and none of us can be held responsible for the state of the world, but we can all take action in our own way. For me,...