Hawaii's Manta Rays Are Vulnerable To Extinction, And Advocates Are Looking For Action
May 5, 2005 @ 08:06 AM (EST)
Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin
Koie was in trouble. The female manta ray, a regular visitor along the Kona Coast, showed up in July with fishing line wrapped tightly around her right wing. Divers from several local tour companies were ready to help, but she disappeared. Then, at the end of September, the graceful and gentle filter-feeder returned as suddenly as she had disappeared...
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