Most rays and skates are found in coastal areas where they typically feed on clams, snails, crabs, worms, and small fish. The mouth of a ray or skate has numerous rows of flattened pavement-like teeth that are ideal for crushing the hard shells of crustaceans and mollusks.
Some rays have whiplike tails that contain a long stinger that can inflict a painful wound.
After mating, skates lays their fertilized eggs in protected egg cases. Divers approach Manta Ray The Manta Ray can measure up to 20 feet across. Its fearsome appearance, has earned it the nickname of Devil Ray. Manta Rays are actually quite gentle and a Manta Ray's mouth contains many small teeth which enable it to feed on crustaceans, small fish, and plankton. Manta Rays are playful and are capable of leaping completely out of the water.