Spending time on the water in the Abacos almost guarantees a moment you’ll talk about long after you leave. Viewing your first spotted eagle ray in the wild. These rays are common throughout the Abacos, usually seen cruising over sand flats and along reef edges in search of crabs and small shellfish. Their spotted backs make them easy to recognize, and their wingspans can reach several feet across. Unlike stingrays that stay close to the bottom, eagle rays are known for swimming up in the water