A blue-spotted stingray is foraging above a seagrass bed in shallow water by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A blue-spotted stingray glides close to the seabed, stirring up a cloud of sand as it does so. Bright blue spots gleam on its yellow-brown back, whilst two blue longitudinal stripes run down its tail to the tip. Its golden eye sits high on its head, with the breathing hole below it. All around, short seagrass grows on light-coloured sand, above which lies the turquoise of the shallow water.

Blue-spotted stingrays do not hunt using their eyes. They sense worms, crabs and mussels beneath the sand and dig them out with their mouths. As the tide comes in, they move onto the flooded sandy areas; at low tide, they rest beneath coral overhangs. At the tip of their tail, they have two venomous spines, which they use exclusively for defence.

The design adds colour without being distracting. The combination of turquoise, sandy beige and vibrant blue is ideal for bathrooms, children’s rooms, guest rooms and bright hallways. In doctors’ surgeries and waiting areas, it creates a friendly atmosphere and evokes a holiday feeling.

The blue dots stand out most clearly on acrylic glass, whilst the sand appears warmer on canvas. A gift for snorkellers, animal lovers and anyone who associates the colours of the seaside with holidays.

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