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World Manta Day
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Noon - 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Noon - 7:00 pm
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Hear from local, national and international experts and learn about manta rays, the marine environment and how we can all do our part to protect our ocean.
Free and open to the public
Fun for the family
On Saturday, Sept 6, join us for a day of free family friendly festivities.
12:00 pm Meet & greet with refreshments
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Informative manta ray talks and marine environmental and conservation discussions given by local, national and international experts
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mahalo reception
Enjoy the wonders of manta rays through keiki crafts, marine conservation exhibitions, and a premier manta ray screening.
Manta Pacific Research Foundation is dedicated to research, education and conservation concerning manta rays and the marine environment. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Marine Education Presentations
Each session includes a 20-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. Topics range from manta ray research and marine protected species to sustainable tourism and ocean conservation efforts in Hawai‘i.
For more information, please visit mantapacific.org or call (808) 895-1791.
Should you or your organization like to sign-up as an expert presenter and/or stage an exhibition booth, please contact Keller Laros at keller@mantapacific.org.