'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Hundreds of blue, sail-like creatures known as 'by-the-wind sailors' have washed up on Welsh beaches due to ocean currents and storms. Marine experts advise the public to admire their beauty but avoid touching them due to their stinging cells.
Why it matters
This event highlights natural marine phenomena and provides safety information for beachgoers encountering potentially harmful sea life.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Eleri Griffiths BBC Wales Maxine Allinson Maxine Allinson spotted a velella velella - commonly known as by-the-wind sailors - on Tenby South beach Tuesday Hundreds of "stunningly beautiful" blue sea creatures have washed up along parts of the Welsh coastline.
Straightforward reporting on a natural event.
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