Hawaii's Big Island is known for things like coffee farms, scenic vistas, and breathtaking volcano Kīlauea. It's also got some of the best snorkeling spots to see turtles, fish, and all sorts of sea ...

Wildlife vacations hold a top spot on many travelers’ bucket lists. Observing animals as they eat, play, and live in their natural habitats brings us closer to nature, highlighting how we’re all ...

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — The state has asked the public to comment on a proposal to install mooring buoys to address overcrowding at two popular manta ray viewing sites off the Kona Coast. The ...

A diver at an underwater “campfire” gathering place for manta ray viewing off West Hawaii throws a shaka as one of the marine creatures sails overhead while feeding on zooplankton. Snorkelers on a ...

Manta ray viewing in West Hawaii may be curtailed under proposed rules to be considered at future public hearings. The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Boating and Ocean ...

A decade-long discussion over potential rules and regulations for manta ray tours will continue after Gov. Josh Green stated his intent to veto a bill that would have altered the permitting process.

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