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In the calm waters off Seal Beach, California , surfers are currently busy catching the best waves and beachgoers are soaking up the last of the summer sun before autumn is in full swing. A picturesque view, an often-overlooked danger lurks beneath the sand: stingrays. Often described as “danger pancakes” due to their flattened bodies, they are not as benign as their appearance might suggest.
Dr. Benjamin Perlman, a researcher at California State University, Long Beach , is leading a team dedicated to understanding the behaviors and defensive strategies of rays, wanting to shed some light on how these incidents occur and, more importantly, how they can be prevented. With a lab humorously named the, the most prevalent species along California’s coastline.
Looking ahead, Perlman hopes to expand his research to include nocturnal behaviors and environmental influences on stingray behavior. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, from 3D imaging to high-speed video analysis, he wants STABB to be at the forefront of unraveling the complexities of stingray ecology and behavior, offering valuable insights for both local and global conservation efforts and beach management practices.
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