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Changing Seas
Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings
Season 16
Episode 1602
Despite its designation as globally “endangered,” relatively little is known about the whitespotted eagle ray’s ecology and life history. Now Florida scientists are combining cutting-edge technology with creative approaches to gain deeper insights into the movement and diet of this elegant fish - allowing them to experience the world from a ray’s point of view for the first time.
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