Stingrays

1. Mahahual ReefQuintana Roo, MexicoBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly18 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
2. Challenger BayGreat Barrier Reef, AustraliaBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly30 mBest Apr–Dec · estimated3 mm
3. Shaab Maksour SouthRed Sea, EgyptBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly20 mBest May–Dec · estimated3 mm
4. Half Moon Caye WallBelizeBoat · WallIntermediate+10 m–21 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
5. Cruise Whitsundays PontoonGreat Barrier Reef, AustraliaBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly12 mBest Apr–Jun · estimated3 mm
6. Santa Rosa WallCozumel, Quintana Roo, MexicoBoat · WallAdvanced+22 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
7. HTMS KutBan Ko Lan, Chon Buri, ThailandWreckIntermediate+31 mBest Oct–May · estimated3 mm
8. Elijah’s ReefNadi, Western, FijiBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly14 mBest Feb–Dec · estimated3 mm
9. Infinity Bay House ReefSandy Bay, Bay Islands, HondurasBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly16 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
10. Jackson Wall and Reef - Grand CaymanLittle Cayman, Cayman IslandsBoat · Reef · WallBeginner-friendly23 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
11. Cave BayNgunguru, Northland, New ZealandBoat · CaveBeginner-friendly18 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
12. Paradise Reef - CozumelCozumel, Quintana Roo, MexicoBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly14 mBest Sep · estimated3 mm
13. Mayan Princess House ReefSan Pedro, BelizeBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly22 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
14. Norman Reef - CavesTrinity Beach, Queensland, AustraliaBoat · Cave · ReefBeginner-friendly16 mBest Apr–Jul · estimated3 mm
15. Park ReefPunta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican RepublicBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly13 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm
16. Saxon Reef Magic WallTrinity Beach, Queensland, AustraliaBoat · Reef · WallBeginner-friendly14 mBest Apr–Jul · estimated3 mm
17. Sec Grand CaseGrand-Case, Saint MartinBoat · PinnacleBeginner-friendly13 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm
18. La Pared pinaculoPaquera, Puntarenas, Costa RicaBoat · WallBeginner-friendly16 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
19. Shangani ReefMtwara, TanzaniaBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly17 mBest Apr–Feb · estimated3 mm
20. Abbas reefMahonda, Unguja South, TanzaniaBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly15 mBest May–Mar · estimated3 mm
21. Cabrita PinnacleCruz Bay, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsBoat · PinnacleBeginner-friendly15 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm
22. Catalina The WallLa Romana, Dominican RepublicBoat · WallBeginner-friendly20 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm
23. Chris’ WallCaves Beach, New South Wales, AustraliaBoat · WallBeginner-friendly21 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated3 mm
24. Coral BowlTutu, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsBoat · ReefIntermediate+19 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org