"Dedicated to research, education, and conservation of manta rays and the marine environment."
Manta Naturalist Course
for Manta Tour Guides and Operators
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The Manta Naturalist Course was designed for manta tour guides and operators in the marine tourism industry on the Kona Coast of the island of Hawaii. The course includes online learning and two face-to-face class sessions.
The goals of the Manta Naturalist course
are to expand the student’s basic knowledge
of manta rays, create awareness about
manta research and conservation both
locally and globally and to familiarize
students with manta tourism and operator
standards in Kona, Hawaii.
Students develop and deliver an interpretive
educational briefing about manta rays.
Ultimately, students will use this naturalist
presentation in the workforce when
conducting manta ray tours.
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This course was designed and developed by Wendy Laros, M.Ed. and delivered through Hawaii Community College - Palamanui.
Guest Speaker: Keller Laros a.k.a. Manta Man and founder of Manta Pacific Research Foundation.
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The Manta Naturalist Course is offered periodically.
