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As night falls, Hawaii’s ocean shifts into a glow-in-the-dark spectacle. Tiny zooplankton emit bioluminescent light, attracting predators and prey alike. Among the most awe-inspiring residents of these moonlit waters are Manta Rays, with wingspans up to 30 feet, gliding gracefully through the plankton-rich currents on nightly feeding migrations. Once feared as bottom-dwellers with poisonous barbs, these gentle giants are now prominent figures in Hawaii’s vibrant marine ecosystem.