Curated OER
Skate and Ray Word Search
In this ocean science worksheet, students analyze the names of 13 species of skates and rays which are found in Florida. Students locate the names in a challenging word search puzzle.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Saving Animals From Extinction: Sawfish
Learn some facts about sawfish in this book. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Stingrays
Discover the fascinating world of the stingray by learning about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, geological time periods, and classification through videos, news, photos, descriptions, and external links.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Spiny Rayed Fishes
Extensive resource examines spiny rayed fishes with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on habitat, history, behavior, conservation, and external links.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Stingrays
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Stingrays. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
Globio
Glossopedia: Skates and Rays
There are more than five hundred different species of skates and rays in our oceans. Scientists say that these fish are closely related to sharks, sharing a common ancestor from around 400 million years ago. This article provides an...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Electric Rays
This site gives a brief description of an electric ray, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Manta Rays
This site gives a brief description of a manta ray, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Sting Rays
This site gives an in-depth description of a sting ray, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Elasmo.com/guitarfish, Skates, and Rays
Brief overview of this lesser known group of Chondrichthyes. Links to the description of any of a variety of these fish.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Manta Ray (Manta Birostris)
Explore images and facts about the Manta Ray, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and much more.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Stingray (Dasyatis Centroura)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Dasyatis Centroura, more commonly known as the stingray.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Ray
The word "manta" means blanket in Spanish--and the Manta ray gets its name from its blanketlike appearance in the water. Learn all about their life cycle and habitat in text and pictures.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Bowmouth Guitarfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Bowmouth Guitarfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Spotted Eagle Ray
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Spotted Eagle Ray.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Cownose Ray
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Cownose Ray.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Manta Ray
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the manta ray. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Giant Guitarfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Giant Guitarfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Lesser Devil Ray
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Lesser Devil Ray.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Longcomb Sawfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the longcomb sawfish. It can be viewed live on the webcam.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Skates
This site gives a brief description of a skate, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Elasmo: Lee Creek Fauna
A list of some representative Rays and Skates found in the fossil record of a particular area. A good look at the body form of a number of these animals.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Spotted Eagle Rays
Researchers are getting to know a population of Spotted Eagle Rays in Florida in efforts to protect them.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Amazonia Stingray
Acting as part of the online exhibit for the Amazonia display at the National Zoo, this site explores freshwater stingrays and rays particular to the Amazon.