Velella velella in Outer Banks, NC

Description and Comments

15-20 mph winds from E/NE caused the rough waves to bring in a lot of sea creatures on shore. Lots of Sargassum (Sargassum sp.), Blue Button Jellyfish (Porpita porpita), Goose Barnacles (Pedunculata lepas), and By-the-wind Sailors (Velella velella).

Author

Type of organism

Velella
Velella

Quantity

6

Latitude

35.56

Longitude

-75.46