Marine life profile
Stingray
Recorded at 12 dive sitesWhere divers encounter it
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Stingrays are a group of rays, a type of cartilaginous fish. It appears to fly underwater, cruising over sand or reef before settling where camouflage makes it easy to miss.
Meet the species
What to look for
How to Recognize It
Look for a flattened body with wing-like fins, eyes on top and a long tail trailing behind.
How It Behaves
It appears to fly underwater, cruising over sand or reef before settling where camouflage makes it easy to miss.
Special Ability
Its broad fins turn slow-looking movements into remarkably efficient underwater flight.
Dive responsibly
Share the water well
How to Approach
Approach from the side, remain above the bottom and leave a clear path ahead. Never corner or follow closely.
Safety
Do not touch, stand on or crowd a resting ray. Give the tail room and shuffle carefully in shallow sandy water.
Worth knowing
The detail you remember
Interesting Facts
There are about 220 known stingray species organized into 29 genera.
Where to Find
Search sandy flats, cleaning stations, reef passes and current-swept channels, especially around feeding or cleaning time.
Known countries
Sightings map
Stingray locations
Plan a dive
Dive sites with reported encounters
Air Cavern
Lebanon
Under the rocky shores of the region of Hannouch, lies this interesting cavern with an interesting cold fresh water spring inside it. It offers two entrances, one at 4 meters of depth for unexperienced divers and one at 14m for those who a medium experience.
Bolets
Spain
Dive for minimum certification level deep diving due to its 35 meters maximum depth. Minimum depth 23 meters. Access from boat
Fundao Rio Parana
Brazil
At this point, the Paraná River is approximately 1.5 km wide, and this crevice is 200m wide, 1.5km long, and 17m deep. This site offers multi-level diving, with a moderate to strong current. It requires experience and skill in currents, a local guide is required.
Jackfish Alley
Egypt
A comparatively shallow site that is good for a second or third dive, Jackfish Alley has two enormous caves filled with shoaling glassfish. Depth: 6m to 20m. Rating: intermediate. Access: boat.
Meião da Brasil
Brazil
Stream Dive Point. The light current associated with the type of bottom that mixes sand and rocks, leave an incredible visual that pleases divers of all levels.
Ponte JK
Brazil
Located in the center of Brasilia, with depths of up to 20 meters, and easy access. Entrance from the shore and easy orientation, with visibility between 2 and 5 meters.
Praia do Meio
Brazil
A few minutes sailing from Porto Camargo, the diving point near Ilha das Araras has calm waters and a sandy bottom. It is possible to make both embarked entries and beach entry.
Blue Hole
Philippines
Marigondon Blue Hole in Marigondon, Mactan is a stunning deep dive site where the dramatic blue opening appears at 25–27 meters, depending on the tide. Surrounded by vibrant corals and alive with swarming reef fish, it offers an exciting wall-to-hole experience for advanced divers seeking depth and beauty.
Ginnie Springs
United States
Ginnie Springs is one of the best-known spring diving locations in Florida. The park has three different dive sites for certified scuba divers to experience: The Ginnie Ballroom, The Devil’s Spring System, and the Santa Fe River.
KP Hole Park
United States
KP Hole is a Florida County park open to divers and snorkelers to explore the spring-fed Rainbow River. This is a spring-fed dive so water temps will be 72 degrees year-round and the water will be very clear. This site has great amenities like concessions for food, showers, and restrooms. Admission is $15.00.
Rainbow River at KP Hole Park
United States
Sitting about 100 miles north of Tampa, Rainbow River is a jewel of a dive site in the middle of Florida. Crystal clear, as it’s fed from a natural spring, this river is full of unique freshwater fish, turtles, and alligators.
Timi beach
Cyprus
A beautiful dive site for beginners, shallow and calm and a great place for your 1st underwater experience.