Stingray stings in Seal Beach have increased significantly, with lifeguards treating around 10 stings daily due to calm waters and hot weather attracting both stingrays and beachgoers. The west end of Seal Beach is known for stingray encounters, particularly at 'ray bay', warmed by a nearby power plant. Research has shown that the local stingray population has reached an all-time high of approximately 30,000, influenced by factors such as climate change, improved water conditions, and a decrease in their natural predators, the white sharks.
Stingray-related injuries in Seal Beach have increased significantly with lifeguards treating an average of 10 stings per day. Factors include calm waters and high temperatures.
The west end of Seal Beach, known as 'ray bay', is notorious for stingrays due to warm water from a nearby power plant, contributing to frequent visitor injuries.
Researchers noted that the stingray population in Seal Beach reached approximately 30,000 in recent years, driven by climate change, improved water quality, and fewer predators.
Conditions like low tide, hot weather, and increased beachgoers create a perfect storm for stingray encounters, leading to more incidents along the shoreline.
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