A manta ray dive boat ran aground Thursday night approximately 100 yards south of the Honokohau Harbor entrance, sending five people to the hospital. Five of the people were extricated and taken to ...

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 ...

For the inexperienced, snorkeling at night can be an understandably worrisome prospect. In my case, the idea wasn't far short of terrifying. Aside from the standard concerns about sharks being more ...

Kona, Hawaii, is shown. A traveler from Oregon died after becoming ill snorkeling, authorities say. Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash An Oregon woman visiting Hawaii became ill while taking part ...

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, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources has drafted rules regarding proposed changes to manta ray viewing sites. The department’s Division of Boating and Ocean ...