As the Ray population continues to grow - expect to see them earlier and in more places.
Last summer I saw a few about 3 miles up in the Severn - first time ever in 35 years being on that water.
Funny thing - some dive charters in other countries are benefitting from this.
The Rays migrate far south in winter and scuba divers will pay to see them underwater. Talk about making lemonade from lemons.
They do have a barbed stinger close to where the tail meets their body. The tail itself can be used like a whip
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Love to see someone figure out a use for them. The damage they do to oysters and clams is unreal. They even root up sea grass going after soft crabs.
In late summer - heard of them grabbing crabs off trotlines.