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 ...

Hawaii's Big Island is known for things like coffee farms, scenic vistas, and breathtaking volcano Kīlauea. It's also got some of the best snorkeling spots to see turtles, fish, and all sorts of sea ...

Wildlife vacations hold a top spot on many travelers’ bucket lists. Observing animals as they eat, play, and live in their natural habitats brings us closer to nature, highlighting how we’re all ...

An integral part of Hawaii's ecosystem, a day-long event was scheduled for Saturday at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa celebrating the amazing creatures of the sea. Informational talks throughout ...

A decade-long discussion over potential rules and regulations for manta ray tours will continue after Gov. Josh Green stated his intent to veto a bill that would have altered the permitting process.

A diver at an underwater “campfire” gathering place for manta ray viewing off West Hawaii throws a shaka as one of the marine creatures sails overhead while feeding on zooplankton. Snorkelers on a ...

KAILUA-KONA — Manta ray viewing site rules have yet to be implemented nearly six years after the state set out to regulate the industry, and over a year after a draft of the proposal was published.

This reference mitogenome that includes the control region is expected to be a valuable resource for molecular-based species identification, population genomics, and phylogeography. Whitney JL, ...