Briefly in the news

-- Paul Clinton

Marine biologists at the marine studies center on Shellmaker Island

are holding a naming contest today for two baby stingrays born in an

aquarium at the center.

The rays, born Thursday, will be released into Upper Newport Bay after

they are named.

Members of the public will be able to view and submit ideas for naming

the rays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday.

Winners of the contest will receive two free children’s dinners at El

Ranchito Restaurant in Corona del Mar.

The center is at 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 640-9961.