This ray is resting on the ocean floor. Click on image for full
size Windows Original, adapted from Corel Photography The sea
rays are probably the most mysterious creatures of the ocean.
Many have soft, widely spanned bodies that flow through the
water like silk. They have a variety of appetites--some enjoy
corals, fish and crustaceans, while others feast on zooplankton.
Although humans have no need to worry about a ray attack, they
also should be very careful when coming in contact with one.
Many species have spikes on their long tails. Others will shock
their enemies with 200 volts of electricity. Rays come in a
variety of sizes and colors. The giant Manta Ray can reach over
19 feet in width, and has a dark-blue top with an almost white
bottom. Although they are very large, the Manta Rays are usually
gentle. Even so, many parts of the world still call it the Devil
Ray. Other rays, like the Mangrove Stingray, only reach widths
of 5 feet. But don't be fooled by their sizes, the smaller rays
tend to be the mo