Each summer, these mesmerizing rays dapple the Gulf Coast oceanfront, especially in Florida. Here's what to know about them.

Thousands of new species are found each year.” But few discoveries have so wonderfully illustrated the power of modern ...

There are over 600 species of rays, including stingrays, skates, manta rays, and sawfish, and they come in many sizes. Rays are cartilaginous fish belonging to the class Chondrichthyes, which also ...

The newly described Mobula yarae joins a vulnerable group of rays facing threats like bycatch, boat strikes, and habitat loss ...

Florida locals are calling out state authorities after a dolphin tours company stumbled upon a crew capturing an endangered ...

How the devil ray got its horns Biologists reveals origins of a distinctive fish feature Date: November 29, 2018 Source: San Francisco State University Summary: If you ever find yourself staring ...

Mobula rays are closely related to their larger cousins, the manta ray. Some species of mobula can measure as much as 17 feet long and weigh over a ton. Octavio Aburto / iLCP ...

Two manta ray species call Florida home: the Devil Ray and the Giant Manta. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they are protected in Florida waters and are of little danger ...

Florida Fish and WIldlife Conservation Comission Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has studied endangered rays for 14 years including spotted Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, and Devil Rays.

Incredible images show a fever of thousands of Mobula rays -- also called devil rays -- swimming in near-perfect formation just off the Mexican shore. The images were taken by ocean photographer ...