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By The Wind Sailor (Velella Velella) on the sand at Malibu Beach

This is a by the wind sailor, a hydrozoa that lives on the surface of the open ocean. The colors and design captured my eye and I was able to get a picture on the beach.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Malibu, California, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 11 Pro
Copyright: © Mark Mehrali