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Guidelines for Safe and Respectful Interaction with Manta Rays

Follow these guidelines for interacting with manta rays and help protect the gentle giants of the ocean.

Guidelines: How to Safely Interact with Hawaiian Monk Seals

Follow these guidelines to stay safe when encountering Hawaiian Monk Seals - and to keep the monk seals safe as well.

5 questions to ask your manta ray activity provider

Questions to assess a manta ray tour operator before you book a manta snorkeling or scuba diving experience.

Manta ray viewing sites - kona coast

Find out more about the three established manta ray viewing sites on the Kona coast in Hawaii.

Take The “pono pledge” In Hawaii

Taking the Pono Pledge means you commit to respectful and sustainable interaction with the resources, animals, and people of the Big Island of Hawai’i

Organizing Manta Ray Viewing Sites with the Campfire Method

The Campfire Method is a safe and sustainable way to organize manta ray viewing sites. Read how it works and why it’s important for tour operators to comply!