Insights into the Dietary Needs of Aetobatus narian (Spotted Eagle Ray) The presentation was given by Dr. Lisa Hoopes’ on her research of uncovering the nutritional requirements of Spotted Eagle Ray diets for integration into the management of captive species. She is a nutritionist at the Georgia Aquarium in the Department of Research and Conservation. The nutrient requirements for the diets of many marine species are not well known. Many marine species are fed diets that could be causing a weakened body condition which is more susceptible to diseases. The investigation involved comparing the blood work, stable isotopes, fatty acid signature analysis, and prey items of the marine species in the wild to the ones captive. The reason for this
