Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast
Summary
Drone footage captured off the coast of New York shows large groups of cownose rays swimming near the surface. Scientists believe these rays may be migrating farther north due to rising ocean temperatures caused by climate change.Key Facts
- The video shows hundreds of cownose rays swimming together off Southampton, Long Island.
- Cownose rays have a distinctive head shaped like a cow’s nose and a wingspan of about 3 feet.
- These rays usually migrate north during warmer months from southern areas like Chesapeake Bay.
- Rising ocean temperatures are likely causing the rays to move farther north and stay longer.
- Similar northward shifts in migration have been observed in other marine animals, such as blacktip sharks.
- Cownose rays prefer water temperatures between 70-79°F (21-26°C), which fits New York’s coastal water conditions in spring and summer.
- They have been present in New York waters for at least 25 years and were documented there since the 1800s.
- Increased drone use helps people see these animals more clearly and frequently.
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