Re: [Paddlewise] Stingray Conspiracy

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:07:25 -0700
On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 12:40 PM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote:

> I wonder if the Stingrays are teaming up with the Sharks out there. This
> doesn't sound like a freak accident to me! Heck, the poor lady was just
> sunbathing!
>
> In the Sea of Cortes it's very common to see rays jumping well out of the
water... sometimes 6 feet; they even do loops. I have no idea if they look
up to see if the area is clear before jumping. A clear deficit in training,
if you ask me.

Maybe Congress should pass a law making it illegal for any sea creature to
leap from the water without ensuring that the area is clear. It would be as
effective as many of the rest of them.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
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