Manta Naturalist Course
Keller Laros - Guest Speaker
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PADI Scuba Instructor since 1985 / Diving with Kona manta rays since 1985
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Conducts manta tours several nights per week consistently since 1991
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Created Kona Manta Ray Identification Catalog in 1991
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Founder of Manta Pacific Research Foundation since 2002
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Dive Instructor with Jack’s Diving Locker since 1991
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Author PADI Manta Ray Diver Specialty Course 1993
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Over 11,000 logged dives on Kona coast
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A.k.a. Manta Man
Wendy Laros - Instructor
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University of Hawaii, Master of Education, Learning Design and Technology
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Cofounder Manta Pacific Research Foundation since 2002
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Education Commitee Chair Manta Pacific Research Foundation
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Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
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PADI Scuba Instructor since 1990 / Led manta tours starting in 1991
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Co-author PADI Manta Ray Diver Specialty Course - since 1993