The name of this manta ray is “Kamala” after the former US Vice President Kamala Harris.
We want to acknowledge and honor many things about her, but most importantly, being a trailblazer for women around the globe. She broke the ceiling as the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president.
It’s a big deal.
Martina, who first identified her, was born in Germany and is now a US Citizen, is used to having a woman lead a powerful country and was thrilled to see this in the USA.
You might wonder why we would bring politics into this. It is simple: Martina has been a passionate activist, environmentalist, and animal lover her whole life and has been gravely concerned by the ongoing threats that our planet is facing. In particular, how the narrative is being shaped by those who have the loudest and most organized messaging, not for the betterment of the world, but for its destruction.
While Martina inherently believes in the good of people, she is constantly trying to find a way to be a voice for the voiceless. This is reflected in our company’s simple motto of “DO NO HARM.” Only the right policies will bring real change, and politicians create those. For too long, we have not paid attention to that process, and we believe this has happened to many. For too long, we’ve been told to shy away from speaking up for what is wrong, but this has only led to these tumultuous times.
If you are upset about the name, good, we’ve got your attention. If you like the name and what it stands for, even better.
Never lose sight of where humanity must direct itself so future generations have a chance to see and encounter the wonders of nature, especially the beautiful and gentle manta rays. We encourage everyone reading this to pay attention to politics and to speak up if you see and hear injustice.
