Now you see them. Now you don't. Capable of scuttling in and out of their tunnels at speeds up to 10 miles an hour, the Ocypode quadrata haunts the beaches of coastal North Carolina.
Once, these long lived marine reptiles swam the world's oceans in the millions. Now, environmental pressures have forced many to the brink of extinction.
The shallow, sandy waters off the North Carolina coast provides sanctuary for
many species of rays and skates. While a stingray's barb can deliver a nasty sting, the rays themselves are gentle creatures.
