5 injured when boat heading to manta ray dive runs aground off Hawaii Island
Report by Hawaii News Now about an accident with a manta ray tour boat at Honokohau Harbor
Police investigating possible drowning at Hōnaunau boat ramp
Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning at Hōnaunau Boat Ramp
Manta ray tours popularity prompts regulation
Report by on khon2.com stressing the need for enforceable legislation for manta ray tour operators
Manta ray snorkeling off Big Island to see new rules in place to address safety
KITV4 report on new rules being created for manta ray viewing off Hawaii Island
Additional community input ahead for proposed manta viewing rules
Post on DLNR website announcing upcoming meeting to discuss proposed regulations of manta ray tourism
Young manta ray dies after anchor line entanglement
News article on khon2.com about the death of Blushing Ray in Oahu. First published September 5th, 2022.
Calls for more protection grow after beloved manta ray dies on Oahu’s North Shore
News segment on Hawaii News Now about the death of Blushing Ray in Oahu.
Community mourns loss of tour crew operator as investigation on cause continues
Article on Big Island Now about the tragic death of manta tour crew member Theresa Butts
Authorities investigate death of Big Island tour boat crew member
Article on Honolulu Civil Beat about the tragic death of manta tour crew member Theresa Butts.
Fatal boating accident brings safety concerns to surface
News segment on khon2.com concerning the tragic death of snorkeling crew member Theresa (Reesa) Butts. First published April 5th, 2022.
Tourists fined $500 for touching Hawaiian monk seals
A social media video showed a woman from Louisiana touching an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
2020 Study of Proposed Regulations in the Manta Ray Tourism Industry
A 2020 study by Kirsten Moy into the potential consequences of the proposed new regulations for the manta ray tourism industry in Hawaii
Profit Over Safety: Ecotourism Gone Wrong?
Article on Seven Seas Media about the safety issues and proposed regulations for manta ray tourism.
Public is often too close to monk seals, study finds
Report by West Hawaii Today regarding a Study about monk seals and human interaction.
2nd manta ray in less than a month has been found injured off Kona
Ralph Ray found with nearly torn off cephalic fin near Garden Eel Cove
State takes action after manta ray found gouged off Hawaii Island
Reaction from DLNR after Eli Ray was found severely injured by propeller blades near Garden Eel Cove
Army identifies soldier killed in Hawaii boat accident
Associated Press report about the death of Col. Kirk Slaughter, killed after a fishing boat ran him over while he was on leave.
The Days Of Easy Access To Dolphins In Hawaii May Be Ending
Chris D'Angelo reports on scientists being concerned that a lot of human interactions may harm the wild dolphins, and future restrictions may be implemented for their protection.
Manta rays off Kona coast: not everyone abiding by the rules
BBC report on the need for new regulations for manta ray tours in Hawaii
Kailua boat driver receives citation after fatal collision with diver
News article in the Star Advertiser about a diver dying from propeller injuries after a boat ran him over.