Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast
Drone footage captured off the coast of Long Island shows a large group of cownose rays, a phenomenon known as a 'fever'. Experts suggest this sighting may be linked to changing ocean temperatures or increased visibility through drone technology.
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Monitoring migratory patterns of marine life provides critical data on how climate change is affecting coastal ecosystems.
A fever of cownose rays./iStockphoto A fever of cownose rays./iStockphoto US news Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast With wing spans up to 3ft, the shy cownose ray species typically arrive in Long Island waters in the warmer months
Prefer the Guardian on Google Drone footage of dozens of stingrays in the ocean off New York has captivated beachgoers and marine enthusiasts, offering a rare bird’s-eye view of a species that scientists say has visited the area for decades.
The footage was captured las`t Friday off the coast of Southampton on the Long Island peninsula by Joanna Steidle, a Hamptons-based professional drone pilot known for her aerial ocean shots . It shows cownose rays gliding through the water en masse near the surface.
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