KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - World Manta Day is on Sept. 17, a time to raise awareness about manta rays and their important role in the marine ecosystem. This Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 7 p.m., the ...

I’m floating face down, bobbing about on the ocean waves. Through my snorkel mask, I see a large shadow swirling in the dark waters below. A giant manta ray bursts into view. The young female is large ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Seeing majestic manta rays off the Kona coast of Hawaii Island is an unforgettable experience, but tours are so popular, many have complained about safety. Hawaii News Now ...

The new limits would restrict manta ray capture for aquarium display to one creature every two years. However, state ...

Denis Richard watched five men heave a giant manta ray from the waters off Panama City Beach and plop it into a pool on their boat deck. “Let him go,” he yelled. “You ought to be ashamed of yourselves ...

A nine-year study from south Florida suggests juvenile Atlantic manta rays may be doing far more ecological work than we ever ...

Getting to spend so much time on the Big Island, we've picked the best Kona tours to help YOU decide what to add to your Hawaii trip. From snorkeling and ocean safaris to our favorite luaus on the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. For more than four years, marine biologist Madalena Pereira Cabral has been dedicated to investigating and understanding the movements of giant ...