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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The awe inspiring Fingal's Cave is a sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. We explore inside on a tender dinghy with Sail Scotland members, Moonshadow Yacht Charters. Scotland offers sailing as it should be… there’s space and freedom. And the choice to do a lot – or do next to nothing – in this spectacular setting. It’s uncrowded and unspoilt, and life here moves at a different pace. People come specially to see basking sharks, puffins, seals, dolphins and eagles. They sail. They walk along beaches and coastal paths, explore local history and photograph their surrounds. They eat fresh seafood at stylish cafes and vibrant marinas. They enjoy the friendly traditional pubs. They browse shops in bustling coastal towns and villages. They picnic on beaches that are near-deserted, even in the height of summer. Or just sit and watch the tides, the sunsets and the stars. You simply #MustSeaScotland Find out more: Marinas & Boatyards: http://bit.ly/2e0J3mw Yacht Charters: http://bit.ly/2dNGX7L Sailing Holidays: http://bit.ly/2erGlEJ Sailing Schools: http://bit.ly/2ejZKsf Visit our website: http://www.sailscotland.co.uk Like our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/sailscotland Say hello on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SailScotland

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I think I have to do a full room tour soon! But here are a few impressions on the new head make over. Yes I know it is not boaty, but that's not what I was going for, I am creating a cozy home for myself! So here we go: - brand new fiberglass shower floor - new timber benchtop - riverstone sink with mixer tap - hot water shower - no more porta loo, I have proper boat toilet now :) - i built in 2 cupboards - a pretty mirror on the wall - lots of nice plants :) - skincare products by @DeedIndustries thanks so much IG:yvonnemarianna.travels

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