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.
Where to see mantas in the wild (around the world)
Aloha Reader,
If you want to swim with manta rays, the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii should be at the top of that list. And that's not because it's where we are located! 😉
Hawaii is not only home to some of the most accessible manta ray populations, but the night-time snorkel or scuba dive experience along the Kona coast is unique thanks to the manta ray viewing sites. Established over 30 years, powerful lights attract plankton at night, attracting manta rays who feed on the plankton.
Plus, even if you're in it for the manta rays, the other marine animals we often encounter on our moonlight snorkeling expeditions are just as impressive. That's because Hawaii is the most isolated archipelago in the world, making it a hotspot for endemic marine life.
But Hawaii is not the only place to experience manta rays.
In my recent post, I went deeper into the habitat and migratory patterns of manta rays including a list of places around the world where you can swim with them.
I'd love to hear from you, dear reader; I'm kinda "stuck" in Kona (this is not a complaint, LOL) and have never been to most of these places myself. So if you've ever been on a snorkel or dive expedition with manta rays, share the location and your experience in the article's comment section so people know what it's like!
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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.
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