The ocean can be unpredictable and, at times, dangerous. Follow these guidelines and watch for warning signs to stay safe in the water.

Here are a few important things to keep in mind to stay safe during your manta ray snorkeling tour.

Read the stories of beautiful underwater encounters with sea creatures, including manta rays in Hawaii.

Swimming with manta rays off Kona’s coast is an awe-inspiring experience, but rising concerns about safety and overcrowding have sparked debate.

A couple from Washington State died while snorkeling near Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in Maui.

Report by SFGATE on the controversies surrounding swimming with manta rays in Hawaii.

Learn about the best way to organize manta ray activities and the consequences of not following this method for both participants and manta rays.

Irresponsible boating around manta viewing sites can be extremely dangerous to both humans and manta rays. Here's why hull lights, live boating, and leaving passengers on-site are not acceptable practices.

Learn the best practices for observing sea turtles without disturbing their natural behaviors and well-being.

Getting too close to manta rays and touching them can harm their health and well-being, and here’s why.

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

Follow these guidelines to keep dolphins safe and contribute to the sustainability of dolphin tourism.

Learn how anchoring on coral reefs harms the marine ecosystem and manta rays.

Follow these guidelines to keep whale-watching activities safe for both whales and participants.

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

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

Big Island Now reports on a possible drowning after a man from Utah joined a snorkel tour in Hawaii.

Report by “Hawaii News Now” about a German visitor who drowned off Hokulia Bay in Kailua-Kona at the end of 2023.

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