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Kona Town Manta Sunset Snorkel

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Overview
Manta rays around the world exhibit a feeding behavior known as "barrel rolling." This involves the manta ray performing somersaults in the water to efficiently consume concentrated patches of plankton. By executing these graceful loops, mantas can remain in areas with abundant food, maximizing their intake.

In Kona, this behavior is particularly observable during night snorkeling excursions. Our tour guides will use bright lights to simulate the sun which attract photosynthetic phytoplankton. The phytoplankton in turn attracts zooplankton, which feed on the phytoplankton.

Manta rays feed primarily on zooplankton, therefore they are drawn to these illuminated areas to take advantage of the concentrated food source.
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Thu 24 Jul
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Starting at $150.00
Thu 24 Jul
Starting at $150.00
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What's Included
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
English and Japanese Tour Guide
Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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