Ocean City Skates & Rays · Ocean City, Maryland

Teaching kids about rays at the beach?

Answer

Use ray migrations as a science moment—explain barbs, shuffle-feet habit, and respect for wild animals. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and bay programs reinforce coastal ecology. Never encourage kids to grab stranded or hooked rays without adult experts.

Sources: Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum · Visit Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol

Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.