Close-Up Encounter: Blue Dragon Nudibranch Feeds on Venomous Prey

A wildlife photographer captured close-up footage of a blue dragon nudibranch feeding on venomous prey near Gran Canaria, showing how it steals venom from victims like Portuguese man o’ war and Velella velella for defense; the scene occurred as winds pushed open-ocean species toward shore, offering a rare, bittersweet glimpse of these open-water creatures during their coastal journey.