'Incredible' blue sea creatures appear on beaches
Summary
Hundreds of small blue sea creatures called by-the-wind sailors have appeared on beaches in Cumbria. These creatures use a tiny sail to move across the ocean and can sting mildly, even when washed up on shore.Key Facts
- The creatures are called Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors.
- They have a small stiff sail that catches the wind and moves them on the ocean's surface.
- They are related to Portuguese man o' war but are not jellyfish.
- Each by-the-wind sailor is a floating colony made of many tiny animals working together.
- They can sting mildly, so people are advised not to touch them.
- Thousands can wash up on shores after strong, steady onshore winds.
- These creatures are about 2 inches (5 cm) long and have a blue translucent sail.
- The recent sightings were at St Bees beach in Cumbria.
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