Times of the Islands Summer 2022
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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green pages newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> department <strong>of</strong> environment & coastal resources<br />
Eagle rays have a unique patterning that can be used for identification.<br />
SHUTTERSTOCK.COM<br />
Birds <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea<br />
Endangered rays are a piece <strong>of</strong> TCI’s living history.<br />
By Sydney O’Brien, Waterfront Assistant,<br />
The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Resource Studies, South Caicos<br />
The waters <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong> (TCI) are picturesquely colored in different shades <strong>of</strong> blue, green,<br />
and turquoise. and abundantly filled with life. The whitespotted eagle ray, known by <strong>the</strong> scientific name<br />
Aetobatus narinari, is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most beloved residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> TCI, as well as <strong>the</strong> entire tropical Atlantic.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2022</strong> 59
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