But what is a big skate?! They are a species of skate which are flat-bodied fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. They somewhat resemble swimming flat diamonds as their fins extend the length of their bodies!These skates BIG (can grow up to 6ft long) and have distinctive egg cases, as seen in this video! Mermaid’s purses, also known as chondrichthyan egg cases, are capsules produced by various rays, skates, and certain sharks. These leathery structures protect 1-7 developing embry

But what is a big skate?! They are a species of skate which are flat-bodied fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. They somewhat resemble swimming flat diamonds as their fins extend the length of their bodies! These skates are known for their large size (can grow up to 6ft long) and distinctive mermaid purses/egg cases, as seen in this video! #naturenerd #lowtide #neature #biodiversity #pacificnorthwest #beachcombing #naturalist | The Nature Educator