Beyond the brochure: traveling with intention, insight, and respect
Chris Gorman shares how swimming with manta rays in Hawaii helped him recharge, choose meaningful experiences, and bring mindfulness home.
From egocentric to ecocentric: rethinking our place in nature
Undergraduate student Rowan Daugherty joins Martina to talk about how studying environmental ethics has shaped how she relates to the natural world.
From resolution to regulation: environmental lawmaking in Hawaii
In this episode, Hawaii State Representative Nicole Lowen talks about what it really takes to turn resolutions into regulations.
How a childhood passion led to manta ray conservation work
This episode looks at how early interests can turn into a fulfilling career, and why taking the right opportunities can beat chasing a perfect plan.
The lives and habits of manta rays: Dawn Murray interviews Martina Wing
A two-hour deep dive into manta rays with two experts: marine biologist Dawn Murray and manta ray advocate Martina Wing geek out about the gentle giants of the ocean.
Two sisters on civic engagement and sustainable living
Martina Wing interviews two sisters (and former manta moonlight swim guests): vegan triathlete Heidi Maldonado and local government watchdog Amy Spring.
A 16-year-old on misinformation, conservation, and civic engagement
Sixteen-year-old Abraham Hickson found his voice, and now uses it to advocate for protecting marine creatures and fight for the future of the planet.
From corporate burnout to meditation teacher
A chance conversation between meditation teacher Amanda Weber and underwater filmmaker Martina Wing grew into the Manta Ray Meditations series.