State takes action after manta ray found gouged off Hawaii Island
Reaction from DLNR after Eli Ray was found severely injured by propeller blades near Garden Eel Cove
Army identifies soldier killed in Hawaii boat accident
Associated Press report about the death of Col. Kirk Slaughter, killed after a fishing boat ran him over while he was on leave.
The Days Of Easy Access To Dolphins In Hawaii May Be Ending
Chris D'Angelo reports on scientists being concerned that a lot of human interactions may harm the wild dolphins, and future restrictions may be implemented for their protection.
Manta rays off Kona coast: not everyone abiding by the rules
BBC report on the need for new regulations for manta ray tours in Hawaii
Kailua boat driver receives citation after fatal collision with diver
News article in the Star Advertiser about a diver dying from propeller injuries after a boat ran him over.
How to save lives without scaring tourists away
Article in Civil Beat about ocean recreation safety in Hawaii
Is Hawaii doing enough to oversee commercial tour operators?
Article in Civil Beat about the lack of oversight on tour companies, including their safety record or whether swim guides are qualified and trained.
Families shoulder a hefty burden when a visitor dies in Hawaii
Article on Civil Beat about the tedious and costly process of getting a loved one back home from Hawaii
Snorkeling in Hawaii is a leading cause of tourist deaths
Article on Civil Beat about visitors overestimating their snorkeling abilities and underestimating ocean conditions
Death in Paradise is all too frequent for visitors of Hawaii
Article series on Civil Beat prompted by 147 tourist deaths in 3.5 years' time
New study suggests that "green" vacations might hurt wildlife
Article in the Washington Post about Dr. Daniel Blumstein's study of the risks of ecotourism for the wildlife
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!
Crowded Water
Article in Hawaii Business Magazine on overcrowding in dolphin and manta ray dives
2010 social Survey of Manta Ray Tour Participants
2010 survey into customer experience during manta snorkeling and scuba diving tours in Hawaii
HCR resolution 170 (2014)
HCR resolution 170 (dating from 2014) urges the DLNR to adopt rules to manage manta ray dive sites
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!