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environment1 year ago

"Beach Safety Alert: Venomous Blue Dragons Spotted on Texas Shores"

Researchers warn beachgoers in Texas about the presence of blue dragons, a bright blue and silver sea slug that can deliver a painful sting, as they blow ashore with southeast winds during the spring. These tiny creatures feed on toxins from jellyfish-like organisms and their habitat is expanding, possibly due to climate change. Touching them can result in intense pain lasting up to three hours, and beach visitors are advised to avoid contact and seek medical attention if stung.

environment2 years ago

Beware of Blue Buttons: Invasive Jellyfish-like Creatures Washing Up on Texas Beaches

Blue Buttons, jellyfish-like creatures, have been washing up on Texas beaches, specifically at Galveston Island State Park. These bright blue hydrozoa are not single creatures but colonies of small hydroid animals. They have stinging nematocysts in their tentacles, which can cause skin irritation if touched. Blue Buttons are drawn to shorelines by plankton blooms and can appear in various colors. They float and release waste through their mouths.