WORLD MANTA DAY
World Manta Day is an international day to celebrate the manta ray, and to share experiences, research, and goals of manta conservation. There are events occurring all over the world for these amazing animals, where scientists, divers, conservationist, educators, and all ocean lovers can come together in celebration of the manta!
Join us this year for World Manta Day 2024 at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Agenda
Time
12:00pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
Presentation
Location
Meet and greet and refreshments
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Manta Rays of Kona, Hawaii
Keller Laros, Manta Pacific Research Foundation
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Hawaii's Pelagic Protected Species
Devon Stapleton, Division of Aquatic Resources, DLNR
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Day Use Mooring Buoys for Safer and Sustainable Boating
Jeff & Teri Leicher, Manama Kai Foundation
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Manta Ray Cognition
Csilla Ari D'Agostino PhD, University of South Florida
​​​​​Coloration Changes of Manta Rays
Csilla Ari D'Agostino PhD, University of South Florida
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Marine Stewardship in Kahaluu Bay
Kathleen Clark, The Kohala Center
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Decoding Manta Mysteries
Corey Nevels, University of Hawaii, Marine Institute of Biology
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Oceanic Mantas: Protections in and Around Hawaii
Mark Hackney, Marine Megafauna Foundation
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Hawaiian Monk Seals
Megan McGinnis Hoogenboom, Marine Mammal Center
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Safe and Sustainable Manta Ray Marine Eco-Tourism
Keller Laros, Manta Pacific Research Foundation
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Mahalo Reception- Film (Name TBA)​
Manta Viewing Deck
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Mauna Kea Room
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Pa'akai Point
This year Manta Pacific Research Foundation is celebrating World Manta Day at Kona Outrigger Resort and Spa. There will be events taking place at the resort from noon to 7pm on Saturday, September 14th
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Exhibitions and kids crafts will take place throughout the day. There will also be merchandise for sale, raffles, a silent auction, and a Marine Conservation Exhibition, so be ready to win some amazing prizes and show your support for the Manta Pacific Research Foundation!
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All events are open to everyone and free to attend! See our agenda for more information.
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*Participants must be present to win the raffle, but are not required to be present to win the silent auction (to be announced at the Mahalo Reception)
Learn More about our Marine Conservation Exhibition
Thank you to our partners and supporters for making this
World Manta Day Celebration possible!
