Stingrays swim

Twice a year the golden rays migrate within the Gulf of Mexico in the warmer waters.

This famous photograph was taken by photographer Florian Schulz near the village of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Photo won numerous awards.



Twice a year the golden rays migrate within the Gulf of Mexico in the warmer waters.



Rays move huge group of 10,000 individuals, filling the sea surface various shades of gold.



Despite the innocuous appearance, they are armed with poisonous sting, which can be deadly to humans (for protection against sharks, their main enemies).







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