Have you ever seen velella velella? They’re a relative of jellyfish that is usually found in the open ocean but over the last couple of months shifting winds have blown them ashore on the West Coast. It happens from time to time and the result is a pavement of little dying animals at the ocean’s shore. I found these in California.
They’re also called “by-the-wind sailors” because they have little sails that propel them across the ocean surface. Each one is a couple of inches across and somewhat oval in shape.
Interesting.
Nope, never heard of these but then I always thought jellyfish were jellyfish and to be avoided as they have a nasty sting!
Loved your purse story. Doesn’t sound like you’ll be need to be repurpursed for a long time!
I’ve never heard of them before.
They are so pretty but I’m wary of all jellyfish!
Very interesting – I’d never heard of them before.
I’ve never seen or heard of them before. They’re quite unique though!
Since I am unfamiliar with the environment of the sea, I am totally unfamiliar with these little animals.