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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Steve & Catalina here to be your guides and resources for the 2023 sportfishing season out of H&M Landing in San Diego, CA! We're excited to share videos and tips for all kinds of fishing throughout the season, including yellowtail, bluefin, and dorado.

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Celebrate Cowes Week 2025 with the RORC Join us this summer as we celebrate a landmark moment in the Club’s history during Cowes Week 2025 – a week filled with racing, camaraderie, and unforgettable gatherings at your Cowes Clubhouse. Booking for Key Events, as well as lunch and dinner are highly recommended, the Cowes Clubhouse is expected to be very busy during the regatta. Summary of Key Dates Sat 2 Aug - Commodore’s Cocktail Party & Supper Tue 5 Aug - RORC Crew Party Thu 7 Aug - Caribbean Dinner & Party For more information: https://rorc.org/celebrate-cowes-week-2025-with-the-rorc- #cowesweek #rorccowesclubhouse

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😍 Watching dolphins swim near our catamaran tour in Fuerteventura is truly breathtaking. 🐬✨ At Magic & Sailing, we organize boat trips offering dolphin and whale watching in Fuerteventura. We depart almost daily from the port of Morro Jable! 🤩 ¡Maravilloso plan en Fuerteventura! Observar a los delfines nadar cerca de nuestro tour en catamarán en Fuerteventura es verdaderamente impresionante. 🐬✨ En Magic & Sailing, organizamos excursiones en barco que ofrecen avistamientos de delfines y ballenas en Fuerteventura. ¡Nuestro barcos salen casi todos los días desde el puerto de Morro Jable! #magicandsailing 👉Book now at www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #canarias #travel #ocean #wildlife #nature #animalshorts #whales #delfines #holidays #dolphins

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