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Rays may swim near the surface of the water to regulate their body temperature, as the sun's warmth can heat their bodies. They may also be seeking food sources that are more abundant in shallower waters, or trying to avoid predators that lurk in deeper areas.

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Are rays nekton?

Yes, rays are considered nekton. Nekton are aquatic organisms that can swim independently of water currents, and rays fall under this category as they actively swim and move through the water in search of food.


If i can float will i be able to swim?

Floating and swimming are different skills. Just because you can float doesn't necessarily mean you can swim. Swimming involves propelling yourself through the water using various strokes and techniques, while floating is more about staying on the surface of the water without sinking. Learning to swim typically requires more active movement and coordination than just floating.


Why did a live person sink in water?

A live person can sink in water if they are unable to float or swim due to lack of buoyancy or drowning. This can happen if they are unable to stay afloat or if they are incapacitated in some way that prevents them from swimming to the surface.


Why does fish sinks and float?

Fish can control their buoyancy using an organ called a swim bladder, which helps them move up or down in the water. If a fish has too much gas in its swim bladder, it may float to the surface; if it has too little, it may sink. Factors like water temperature, food consumption, and depth can also impact a fish's buoyancy.


Why do you sink in the water but ships do not?

Because normally when ships sail they start in a harbour near the sea. The sea is filled with salt witch allows it to float much easier when people swim the swim in a pool or river with no salt in it. I think.

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Are rays nekton?

Yes, rays are considered nekton. Nekton are aquatic organisms that can swim independently of water currents, and rays fall under this category as they actively swim and move through the water in search of food.


Do all marine Rays fly?

They do not fly, they swim in water


Do rattlesnakes swim above or below water?

above the water


Why do sharks put their fin out of the water?

They only stick their fins out of the water to attack fish near the surface, or swim around the beach, where they are too shallow for them to swim around so it looks like their fins are sticking out.


What do fish do when the water surface is frozen?

If the water surface is frozen, fish continue to swim.


Do dolphins swim at the surface of the water?

Whenever dolphins need to get air they temporarily swim at the surface of the water. Baby Dolphins when born are pulled up to the surface so they don't drown.


Do Florida black racer snakes swim?

Yes, they can swim. Though I am not sure how often they do it, I did see one swim with it's body under the water surface. This is unlike a Cottonmouth that swims above the water surface.


Do you experience more pressure when you swim on the surface of water or under the surface?

Of course when you swim under the surface of the water. The lower you go in the water, the greater the pressure. That's why divers have gauges with them to determine their depth or to know how deep they are in the ocean.


What are the white swans adaptations?

One adaptation of the mute swan is that they have webbed feet to live near water.


When lightning strikes the the sea why don't all the fish die?

Before a lightning strike, a charge builds up along the water's surface. When lightning strikes, most of electrical charge occurs near the water's surface. Most fish swim below the surface and are unaffected.


Do sea turtles usually swim near the reefs?

Sometimes they swim on top of the water over the reefs.


How are sea otters bodies built to swim at the surface of the water?

they have an spear shaped body that lets them swim across the surface fast and reduce drag