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STING RAY CITY GRAND CAYMAN
You Can Swim Safely At Stingray City
by Mary Hanna
In the Cayman Islands there is one attraction that many tourists
flocked to, Stingray City. Since the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, died
from a poisonous barb while diving at the Great Barrier Reef, tourism
to the Stingray City has significantly dropped.
The popular site was noticed about fifteen years ago. Many fishermen
would guide their boats over the reef to the calmer and shallower
waters to clean their catch. A little later they notice that the stingrays,
scavengers by nature, would hang around the boats to get a free
lunch. As this information got around a very brave dive master got into
the water to hand feed them and Stingray City was born. Now those
stingrays are very tame.
Stingrays are often feared due to the sharp barbs in their tails and the
poison they contain, but the stingrays at Stingray City are not
aggressive and they would not attack unless it is in self defense. If
humans approach them in a peaceful manner they will not attack.
Stingray City has an excellent safety record and the Department of
Environment intends to keep it that way. They have drafted a set of
restrictions for the North Sound area where Stingray City is located.
They are restricting the number of tourists in the water and the
number of boats carrying paying passengers to the site. Lifting a ray
out of the water and is strictly forbidden. Boats are not allowed to
anchor over the reef. Nothing other than squid or fish may be feed to
the rays.
Tour operators are responsible for not leaving any excess food at the
site. Each boat must have laminated sheets should be available for
passengers to read about the Stingrays Biology. Anyone who
participates in the feeding program must be made aware of the
potential dangers of feeding the rays. Anyone that breaks these
restrictions will be fined $5,000.00 and his license will be revoked.
The thing that is not widely known is that the ray that killed Steve Irwin
was a bull ray. Bull rays can be found only in South Africa, Australia
and New Zealand. This a much more aggressive ray than the ones
found at Stingray City. The rays at Stingray City are non aggressive
and will allow interaction with humans in their territory.
Be sensible when you are visiting Stingray city. Don't chase the rays
or pull on their tails. When feeding them put the squid or shrimp on
the back of your fisted hand. Always let the stingrays come to you. If
you have food they will. And don't be afraid if they gently bump with
their snouts, they are looking for food. You do not have to be a good
swimmer as the water where the rays congregate is only waist deep
if you are an average sized adult.
If you are still not convinced that it is safe to swim and feed the
stingrays, opt for a glass bottom boat tour. You will be able to see
these magnificent creatures of the sea in action.
Although some people will now not go to this unique attraction
because of Irwin's death you truly do not need to fear the Rays at
Stingray City. It is one of the most enjoyable attractions that you will
see in the Caribbean.
Copyright © 2006 Mary Hanna All Rights Reserved.
About the Author
Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks,
Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising,
Gardening and Cooking. Visit her websites at: http://www.CruiseGold.com
http://www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com and http://www.GardeningHerb.com
You Can Swim Safely At Stingray City
by Mary Hanna
In the Cayman Islands there is one attraction that many tourists
flocked to, Stingray City. Since the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, died
from a poisonous barb while diving at the Great Barrier Reef, tourism
to the Stingray City has significantly dropped.
The popular site was noticed about fifteen years ago. Many fishermen
would guide their boats over the reef to the calmer and shallower
waters to clean their catch. A little later they notice that the stingrays,
scavengers by nature, would hang around the boats to get a free
lunch. As this information got around a very brave dive master got into
the water to hand feed them and Stingray City was born. Now those
stingrays are very tame.
Stingrays are often feared due to the sharp barbs in their tails and the
poison they contain, but the stingrays at Stingray City are not
aggressive and they would not attack unless it is in self defense. If
humans approach them in a peaceful manner they will not attack.
Stingray City has an excellent safety record and the Department of
Environment intends to keep it that way. They have drafted a set of
restrictions for the North Sound area where Stingray City is located.
They are restricting the number of tourists in the water and the
number of boats carrying paying passengers to the site. Lifting a ray
out of the water and is strictly forbidden. Boats are not allowed to
anchor over the reef. Nothing other than squid or fish may be feed to
the rays.
Tour operators are responsible for not leaving any excess food at the
site. Each boat must have laminated sheets should be available for
passengers to read about the Stingrays Biology. Anyone who
participates in the feeding program must be made aware of the
potential dangers of feeding the rays. Anyone that breaks these
restrictions will be fined $5,000.00 and his license will be revoked.
The thing that is not widely known is that the ray that killed Steve Irwin
was a bull ray. Bull rays can be found only in South Africa, Australia
and New Zealand. This a much more aggressive ray than the ones
found at Stingray City. The rays at Stingray City are non aggressive
and will allow interaction with humans in their territory.
Be sensible when you are visiting Stingray city. Don't chase the rays
or pull on their tails. When feeding them put the squid or shrimp on
the back of your fisted hand. Always let the stingrays come to you. If
you have food they will. And don't be afraid if they gently bump with
their snouts, they are looking for food. You do not have to be a good
swimmer as the water where the rays congregate is only waist deep
if you are an average sized adult.
If you are still not convinced that it is safe to swim and feed the
stingrays, opt for a glass bottom boat tour. You will be able to see
these magnificent creatures of the sea in action.
Although some people will now not go to this unique attraction
because of Irwin's death you truly do not need to fear the Rays at
Stingray City. It is one of the most enjoyable attractions that you will
see in the Caribbean.
Copyright © 2006 Mary Hanna All Rights Reserved.
About the Author
Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks,
Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising,
Gardening and Cooking. Visit her websites at: http://www.CruiseGold.com
http://www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com and http://www.GardeningHerb.com
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