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The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a species of stingray in the family Urotrygonidae, found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Trinidad. This bottom-dwelling species inhabits sandy, muddy, or seagrass bottoms in shallow inshore waters, commonly near coral reefs. Reaching no more than 36 cm (14 in) across, the yellow stingray has a round pectoral fin disc and a short tail with a well-developed caudal fin. It has a highly variable but distinctive dorsal color pattern consisting of either light-on-dark or dark-on-light reticulations forming spots and blotches, and can rapidly change the tonality of this coloration to improve its camouflage. Relatively sedentary during the day, the yellow stingray feeds on small invertebrates and bony fishes. When hunting it may undulate its disc to uncover buried prey, or lift the front of its disc to form a "cave" attractive to shelter-seeking organisms. This species is aplacental viviparous, meaning that the developing embryos are sustained initially by yolk and later by histotroph ("uterine milk"). Females bear two litters of up to seven young per year in seagrass, following a gestation period of 5–6 months. Though innocuous towards humans, the yellow stingray can inflict a painful injury with its venomous tail spine. This species is taken as bycatch by commercial fisheries and collected for the aquarium trade; it may also be negatively affected by habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it remains common and widespread, which has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to list it under Least Concern.

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Hear from Australian Sailing Squad's Jake Lilley (QLD) about how his ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami (26-31 January 2015) went. The Queenslander was called the rising star of the Finn fleet and put in an exceptional performance in a tough fleet and a range of conditions finishing overall third. At 21-years of age, Lilley was the youngest Finn sailor in Miami and with his coach John Bertrand the current Junior European Champion is making steady progress. Lilley only joined the class in 2013 and is one of its fastest rising stars. Only time will tell whether he can continue this momentum, but there is no doubt that performing well at Rio is his aim. See Miami media release here: http://www.australiansailing.org/rising-stars-turner-wearn-lilley-make-waves-at-world-cup-miami/ For more information see www.australiansailing.org I/V thanks to ISAF TV.

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Monte Real Club de Yates putting on a perfect after sail. Pulpo, beers and good wine 👌 #rc44 #44cup #thisiswhywerace

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In the shimmer of healthy reefs and the vibrant life they shelter, we see the ocean’s resilience and beauty at work. Every colorful coral garden we snorkel through is a testament to hope, patience, and the power of protection. 🐠✨ Our adventures aren't just about witnessing this wonder, they're about being part of it. By choosing to sail consciously, we help safeguard these fragile ecosystems for future generations. Because saving the reefs isn’t just about conservation, it’s about keeping the heart of the ocean alive. 💙 Be part of the movement to protect our reefs, every adventures makes a difference. #SeaTrekSailingAdventures #SailingForGood #CoralConservation #ProtectOurOceans #MarineLifeMagic #ReefRestoration #EcoTravel #OceanLovers #SustainableTravel #TravelWithPurpose #AdventureAwaits #NatureLovers #BluePlanet #Coral #ReviveOurReefs #Conservation #DiveIntoWonder #MarineConservation #OceanAdventure #SnorkelingTrip #ReefLife #MarineLifeLovers #AdventureSeekers #EcoAdventure #WildOcean #TravelDreams #SeaMagic #ProtectTheReef #ExploreTheOcean #WanderlustExplorer #EcoTravelVibes #LuxuryTravelExperience #NatureUnderwater

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