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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During a flying visit by FPB 78-02 GREY WOLF II, to our Berthon International HQ, in late February - we chatted with owner and long-time Berthon supporter Peter Watson to discuss his incredible adventures. After granting us access to Project GREY WOLF's extensive archive of photos and video, he got on camera with Managing Director Sue Grant to discuss his 2 FPBs, and their capability for some serious long-distance cruising. --- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/berthoninternational/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/berthon-international/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/berthoninternational/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BerthonIntl Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/berthoninternational/ Title: FPB 78-02 GREY WOLF II in Antarctica - Berthon International Previous Video: Malo 39 (ZARZURA) with Magnus Kullberg - Yacht for Sale - Berthon International Yacht Brokers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttXK5N5cwVs #dashewoffshore #setsailfpb #fpb78 #antarctica #Shorts

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