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Sea Raft

Velella velella

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Field Notes

Description:

Bright blue and clear hydrozoan that has a sail that allows it to travel across the surface of the ocean using wind. Their toxin is not as harmful to humans as other free-floating ocean creatures but it's wise to avoid contact.

Habitat:

There were a dozen on the rocky beach. at Point Lobos Ecological Reserve

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
California Coastal Wildlife Watch
Mission
Northern California Flora and Fauna
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 7, 2014

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