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 ...

THE DIRECT economic impact of manta ray tourism at the Kona sites alone was roughly estimated at $6.2 million in 2017, but Keller Laros, founder and president of the Manta Pacific Research Foundation ...

THE TRAVEL CHANNEL named Kona’s manta ray night dive one of the top 10 things to do in your lifetime. As they feed on the plankton attracted to the flashlights held by divers and snorkelers, the ...

KAILUA-KONA, HI. - The Kona Coast of Hawaii is a haven for wildlife lovers, particularly for those interested in marine life. KTBS 3's Rick Rowe, along with his fellow Collette travelers, found ...

A 62-year-old visitor from Portland, Ore., died Wednesday night after she was participated in a guided manta ray snorkel trip. Hawaii County police said that at about 9 :28 p.m., Kona patrol officers ...