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 anchorage in the bay “Baia di Ponente” is ideal in Scirocco, southeasterly winds. See our cruising guide of the Aeolian Islands for more information.

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#dolphins #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands #Papua #Maluku #Molucca We're used to looking at the dolphins from our bow. SeaTrek Tour Leaders, always looking for new adventures, have found this new spot where we can now swim with the dolphins in the wild, at an appropriate distance! 🐬 It was such a beautiful experience! Explore more, click below! 👇 https://hubs.li/Q033T7ZB0 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seat... Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

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Der Tortue 147 überrascht... in allen Belangen. Ein schwimmendes Design-Apartment!

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Learn the essential sailing day shapes every beginner sailor must know! 🚤⛵ Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up on your seamanship skills, this short guide covers the most important day shapes: ball, cone, cylinder, and diamond. These visual signals are vital for safe navigation and understanding other vessels on the water. In this video, we’ll break them down in a simple, beginner-friendly way. 👉 Watch our full sailing tutorial for a deeper dive: https://youtu.be/Qf1q1Gex-2M 👉 Download your FREE Sailing Cheat Sheet on day shapes here: bit.ly/LatestCheats #Sailing #BeginnerSailor #DayShapes #LearnToSail #SailingTips

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