Eight Stingrays Die In Exhibit at National River Center

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has closed an exhibit as staff investigate the death of eight stingrays. Stingray feedings and touch tank capabilities at the Delta in the National River Center are on hold until further notice after the deaths of five cownose rays, two yellow stingrays and one Atlantic stingray. A report says a malfunction caused gas bubble disease in the animals. The exhibit is investigating the malfunction.