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Stingrays on the Rise at Southern Beaches | Raleigh News
Southern California beaches are facing a stingray surge—with over 3,000 reports at just two spots, double last year. Warm ocean temps from climate change and El Niño are drawing more subtropical rays closer to shore, while declining predators have let their numbers boom. Lifeguards urge beachgoers to shuffle feet in the water to scare them off, and some are even testing surf booties for protection. Though stings are usually painful, not deadly, infections can occur if barbs aren’t removed. These rays, though annoying, help keep coastal ecosystems balanced by feeding on clams and aerating…
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