New way to track elusive stingrays, their never

Marine researchers from Florida Atlantic University have revealed a new perspective on marine life by exploring the elusive behavior of stingrays.

"Biologging" is a non-invasive method of tracking animals in the wild and is transforming how scientists study movement, behavior and social interactions.

FAU researchers, however, say stingrays, especially eagle rays, get overlooked.

“These animals are powerful, fast-moving and live in dynamic, high-energy environments, which makes tagging them a real challenge,” said Matt Ajemian, an associate research professor at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanic Institute. He's also a senior author of a new FAU study on stingrays.

Eagle rays are endangered around the world. The batoid species — which include all types of rays and sawfish — at a growing r