Translucent blue, jellyfish-like creatures are washing up on California beaches, like Santa Barbara’s West Beach here. Officially called vellela vellela, they’re related to sea anemones and coral, and, while their stingers aren’t harmful, they can cause irritation if you touch or step on them.
Translucent blue, jellyfish-like creatures are washing up on California beaches, like Santa Barbara’s West Beach here. Officially called vellela vellela, they’re related to sea anemones and coral, and, while their stingers aren’t harmful, they can cause irritation if you touch or step on them. Credit: Karl Sonkin photo