Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters ...

Oceanographer Anya Stajner was enjoying a sunset walk along the La Jolla Shores beach when a vibrant violet pop of color ...

A rare species of sea snail known as janthina was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant violent shells and the bubble rafts they create to stay afloat.