Velella velella, the by-the-wind sailor.
This tiny beach creature, named Velella Velella, the by-the-wind sailor arrives on our Atlantic beaches at almost any time of year and in greatly varying numbers – sometimes in glittering millions. The little sail is made to catch the ocean’s surface wind and move the animal on its surface to fresh sources of food. It's only about 40mm in length ! #sligo #ireland #velella #voyabeauty #wildatlanticway #wildlife #voyaorganicbeauty #seacreatures #nature #ireland #travel #sligo #seashores #sligowhoknew #sligotourism #organicbrand #oceanlife #seaweed #rockpools #deepbluesea #seawater #shells #soundsofthesea #naturalingredients #cleanbeauty #notoxins #greenbeauty #mothernature #natureisbeautiful