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    World Manta Day

    Saturday, September 6, 2025
    Noon - 7:00 pm

    Celebrate World Manta Day with the Manta Pacific Research Foundation

    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

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    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.

    See presentation schedule

     

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    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.

    Your next vacation awaits.