ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ZooTampa sends water, tissue samples to German lab as investigation into stingray deaths continues
ZooTampa officials said tissue and water samples were sent to different labs, including one in Germany, as they investigate why all of their stingrays were found dead last month.
ZooTampa officials said tissue and water samples were sent to different labs, including one in Germany, as they investigate why all of their stingrays were found dead last month.
No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
‘Sneaky’ school of stingrays swims around oblivious fisherman off St. Pete Beach
An angler fishing off a St. Petersburg Beach was completely unaware that a school of cownose rays, known as a “fever,” were swimming around him
An angler fishing off a St. Petersburg Beach was completely unaware that a school of cownose rays, known as a “fever,” were swimming around him
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
Large manta ray swims right up to paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach
Floridians are used to seeing a variety of wildlife in the Sunshine State, but we don't usually get this close of a view. A large manta ray swam right up to a paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach on Friday.
Floridians are used to seeing a variety of wildlife in the Sunshine State, but we don't usually get this close of a view. A large manta ray swam right up to a paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach on Friday.
Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
Fairbanks stands out, even among Rays' towering pitching staff
Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks is ready to soar to new heights
Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks is ready to soar to new heights
Rays superfan brings smiles and spreads joy to his family, community
Ellis is a big Tampa Bay Rays fan. While he might seem like an ordinary baseball fan, who gets joy out of the success of our local team, he has a way of impacting others through the joy he spreads.
Ellis is a big Tampa Bay Rays fan. While he might seem like an ordinary baseball fan, who gets joy out of the success of our local team, he has a way of impacting others through the joy he spreads.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Tampa mayor meets with Rays to discuss team's future
Lead Hillsborough negotiator Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the Rays met for two-and-a-half hours in the mayor's office, their first meeting in over a year.
Lead Hillsborough negotiator Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the Rays met for two-and-a-half hours in the mayor's office, their first meeting in over a year.
Commissioner suggests multi-use facility for Rays, Ybor City
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays was the center of Tuesday's Hillsborough County Commission meeting, where Commissioner Ken Hagan floated a new idea for the proposed Ybor City site.
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays was the center of Tuesday's Hillsborough County Commission meeting, where Commissioner Ken Hagan floated a new idea for the proposed Ybor City site.
Cownose ray pup makes a splash at Mote Aquarium
A baby ray was born at a touch tank inside Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
A baby ray was born at a touch tank inside Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
Make way for rays! 'Fever' spotted along Gandy Bridge
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
Make your own decor at Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop
We like to DIY in Charley's World! Charley Belcher headed to Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop in Pinellas Park, where they teach easy but great-looking do-it-yourself projects for your home.
We like to DIY in Charley's World! Charley Belcher headed to Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop in Pinellas Park, where they teach easy but great-looking do-it-yourself projects for your home.
Fever of rays spotted in Tampa Bay
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.