#marine-biology

#marine-biology

"People often see sea hares on the beach and think they are something unknown or bizarre, but they are harmless creatures. They are part of our marine ecosystem."

Experts at the Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a Longnose Lancetfish, known for its peculiar appearance and existence in deep waters.

'It may take a couple weeks,' he said. 'We'll share with the public what we know.'

"I think I was screaming for like an hour, my voice was gone nearly because I was screaming so much, that's how bad the pain was."

Marine biologists explain that these jellyfish-like creatures, known as Velella velella, are often seen along the California coast following rain, signaling seasonal patterns.