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Manta ray viewing sites - kona coast
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Manta ray viewing sites - kona coast

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

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Organizing Manta Ray Viewing Sites with the Campfire Method
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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!

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2015 Assessment of MR boating operations - Dr. Sam Kahng
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2015 Assessment of MR boating operations - Dr. Sam Kahng

A 2015 assessment of the risks in nightly manta ray viewing tours around Kona, Hawaii concluded that severe accidents are inevitable under the current circumstances. More details here!

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Manta tour operator standards
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Manta tour operator standards

Manta tour operators in Hawaii set up guidelines for manta ray tour safety. Find the highlights and download the original document here!

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