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Photo by MattSalzberg
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Field Notes

Description:

Strange invertebrate

Habitat:

On the beach

Species ID Suggestions

Blue button

Porpita porpita

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jamerbean
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Blue button
MattSalzberg
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Comments (4)
jamerbean
These are not usually seen in South Carolina, but were blown up when Hurricane Earl went through, which matches the time frame in your photo. Here's a news article about it: http://www2.wsav.com/news/2010/sep/21/winds-push-unusual-types-jellyfish-carolinas-ar-857718/
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PublishedMarch 17, 2011

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