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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Tauchsafari auf der Moonima von Male nach Addu April 2022

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During owner training week, we focus on safety and survival training — to build the right reflexes. Because going far also means being prepared. What would you focus on first: safety or navigation? #AlluresYachting #BluewaterCruising #OffshoreSafety #LongDistanceSailing

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Join us on an exhilarating sailing adventure as we take on the challenge of downwind sailing on the stunning Strangford Lough. Our J109 sailboat is put to the test as we navigate through rough seas and high winds, reaching incredible sailboat speed and max speed. This extreme sailing experience is not for the faint of heart, with the boat often sailing on the plane, providing an adrenaline-pumping thrill. As we participate in this yacht racing regatta, we push our performance sailing skills to the limit, taking on the wild and windy conditions. With the irc racing rules in place, we must strategically maneuver our J109 yachting vessel to achieve the best possible results. The rush of sailing downwind, feeling the sail fill with wind, and the boat lifting out of the water is an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a high-speed, action-packed sailing adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as we take on the ultimate test of sailing skill and endurance in this thrilling sailboat racing competition on the beautiful Strangford Lough. The team at bottom up boats is excited to be back and giving you lots of action from the 2026 racing season

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