Southern California beachgoers may notice a plethora of jellyfish-like creatures washed up on local shores – but sea jellies these blue blobs are not. Thousands of Velella velellas, or by-the-wind sailors, have recently emerged on Golden State beaches from San Diego to Marin County. "During spring and early summer months, Point Reyes seaside visitors may come across thousands of by-the-wind sailors (Velella velella) stranded on the beach," the post read. "These blue jellyfish-like creatures use their translucent, triangular sails to free-float around the ocean," Point Reyes explained. Original article source: Thousands of mysterious jellyfish-like creatures wash up on California shores

Source: Fox News May 02, 2024 08:37 UTC