Velella velella, known as by-the-wind sailors, are jellyfish relatives that drift on the ocean's surface solely propelled by the wind, occasionally ending up on the U.S. West Coast beaches in the spring.
The rise in sightings of velella on platforms like iNaturalist suggests a possible increase in their numbers, reflecting the challenges posed by their enigmatic life cycle and habitat.
"Zooplankton is this invisible group of animals in the ocean," highlighting the lack of knowledge and attention towards these essential marine creatures linked to Velella velella strandings.
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