Because the velellas can't steer themselves, they get stranded on the beach until either the tide carries them back out to sea or they die. Recent northward winds and storms have carried the ...

Thousands of velella, marine creatures also known as by-the-wind sailors, lie on the sand at Rodeo Beach on the Marin coast on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal ...

“It’s funny how surprised people are.” Camaccia said it’s normal to see them on Seadrift Beach and Bolinas Beach. What is unique this year, he said, is that they also entered the mouth of ...

California family recounts sea lion attack linked to toxic algae poisoning How some of the Bay Area’s nastiest beach restrooms are about to get a makeover California surfboard shaper sues Lady ...

The blobfish is a deep-sea dweller and gets its name because of its gelatinous, tadpole-like blob of a body. French far-right leader Le Pen barred from seeking public office with immediate effect ...

Then there was Noel’s House Party, where the sight of Mr Blobby barreling into the audience was both hilarious and mildly terrifying. When it came to Blind Date with Cilla Black, everyone had ...

In this piece, we revisit the time when John Gregory dubbed David Ginola 'Mr Blobby' back in December 2000 and how the French winger responded. Ginola found it challenging to consistently ...

It was a night of glitz, glam, and unapologetic pride as Miami Beach continues Pride Week with one of its most dazzling traditions: the Mr. and Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant. "A whole lot of ...

'Freaky Tales,' created by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, blends fact and fantasy and is ...

The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr Blobby and is the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. It has a bulbous head ...