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Rare Chilean devil rays spotted near Massachusetts

Original: ‘One of the ocean’s best-kept secrets’ spotted near Massachusetts https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environ

Chilean devil rays, described as one of the ocean's best-kept secrets, have been sighted in waters near Massachusetts. The animals, normally associated with warmer waters off South America, were recorded in the northwest Atlantic, drawing attention from marine researchers and science writers. The sighting is notable because the species is rarely observed in the region, offering new clues about where these elusive rays travel and raising questions about why they are appearing so far north.

Why now: A rare and unexpected sighting of an elusive deep-water species in Massachusetts waters has captured attention among marine science followers.

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