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The emergence of thousands of jellyfish-like creatures with a mysterious purple color. Video and photos

Amman Today

publish date 1970-01-01 03:00:00

Thousands of jellyfish-like creatures known as jellyfish have appeared By-the-wind sailors They have washed up along the shores of Southern California, and according to what was published by the Daily Mail website, marine biologists advise beachgoers to look for them, but not to touch them because they have tentacles that can leave a small sting, although they are not considered dangerous to humans..


These creatures have a semi-sail, which allows them to move across the ocean and makes them at the mercy of currents and winds.


Twenty to 30 years ago it would probably have been uncommon to see them.  Nowadays it's certainly not,

So far, they have been spotted at dozens of beaches along the California coast including Huntington Beach, Zuma Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Salt Creek Beach..


A beachgoer took pictures of the unusual disc-shaped marine creature

known as sailors By-the-wind Also in the name of hydroids They feed on algae and zooplankton.


The last time the 'by-the-wind sailors' washed up on West Coast beaches was in 2015/16

Marine experts say the creatures often appear on beaches after strong winds have pushed them ashore. The recent wave of powerful storms in California is likely a factor in their arrival this time around.


The creatures are not harmful to humans but will begin to smell fishy as they decompose.  Pictured, the onslaught as seen in 2015 in Oregon

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