Rays are divided into one of three: Myliobatiformes (stingrays), Torpediniformes (electric rays), and Rhinopristiformes (shovelnose rays). Meanwhile, all skates belong to the Rajiformes group.

Today I'd like to show you how to clean, skin, or fillet a skate (or ray). It's a very simple process and should only take a minute or two. Skate wings are perfect in soups, chowders, or even ...

A species that remains a ray (or skate) of hope in Ireland’s push to preserve its aquatic biodiversity. Dr Danielle Orrell is an aquatic ecologist; Read More. Hunt for shark eggs this easter.

Skate — also known as skate wing — is a mild, succulent fish that is part of the ray family. Skate gets its name from the pectoral fins that resemble wings.

Though skate and other rays are also common fare in England, where he grew up, chef Ed Szymanski doesn’t recall seeing the fish as much when he moved to New York City in 2014.