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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This is truly a one of a kind tour that we have tailor made with the help of our hosts at Pelagic Safari in Cabo San Lucas. This tour is all about getting in the water and snorkeling alongside some of the ocean's most charismatic creatures. For one week we will indulge in the bounty that the Sea of Cortez offers with stops in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast. March is arguably the best month for snorkeling the Sea of Cortez as it's when all the big animals congregate here. With a bit of luck and the first hand knowledge of the team at Pelagic Safari we can expect to swim along side whale sharks, playful colonies of sea lions, sea turtles and a variety of shark species like blue sharks, silkie sharks and possibly smooth hammerheads. What's more is that this time of year coincides with whale season, so you are not only likely to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales, and orcas from the boat, but you may be able to swim along side them as well!

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What the full video on @AxoparBoats YouTube channel. Axopar Story Time Walkthrough - FLIBS 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9NX-2fNgoo

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😱🤯 Absolutely unreal seeing dolphins jumping nonstop on our boat trip in Fuerteventura! Moments like these make the ocean feel alive. If you’re looking for adventure and pure magic, Fuerteventura is the place to be! 🌊💙 😱🤯 ¡Increíble ver a los delfines saltando sin parar durante nuestra excursión en barco en Fuerteventura! Momentos como estos hacen que el océano cobre vida. Si buscas aventura y pura magia, ¡Fuerteventura es el lugar ideal! 🌊💙 😱🤯 Absolut unglaublich, Delfine nonstop während unserer Bootstour auf Fuerteventura springen zu sehen! Solche Momente lassen den Ozean lebendig wirken. Wenn du nach Abenteuer und purer Magie suchst, ist Fuerteventura der perfekte Ort! 🌊💙#magicandsailing 👉 Book now in www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #morrojable #boat #tour #dolphin #trip #jump #canarias #animals #animalshorts #vacation #dolphinwatching

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