Little
Rays
of
Hope
We have launched the first phase of the Nature Boost Programme: Little Rays of Hope
The Little Rays of Hope project goal is to raise awareness of the skate and ray species found in Plymouth Sound by digitally documenting their life cycles, and providing opportunities for people to learn how they can make a difference. By immersing the community in the wonders of local marine life, the project aims to spark a lasting passion for ocean stewardship.
Did you know?
– There are over 600 species of skates and rays worldwide, with 18 species found in UK waters
– Unlike rays, skates lay eggs in distinctive “mermaid’s purse” cases
– Skates and rays are cartilaginous fish, meaning they have no bones – their skeletons are made of lightweight cartilage.
The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons project has been made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players with £11.6million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
“In the past Plymouth launched many great voyages that changed the history of the world. It is my hope that, in the future, people will look back at Plymouth as the ocean innovator that set the standard for National Marine Parks in Britain and across the globe.”
Lewis Pugh, UN Patron of the Oceans and Ambassador of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park