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Stunning beach in Galway. The white wagtail, moon jellyfish and spectacular seaweeds

Stunning beach in Galway. The white wagtail, moon jellyfish and spectacular seaweeds

June 2020 · 4 min read · Ireland

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When I first arrived at the Silverstrand Beach in Irish Gallway I felt like it wasn't a cold Atlantic beach, but a beach on some exotic island. The color of the water in some parts of the coast looked turquoise, and the algae growing underwater reminded me a bit of the coral reef visible from above the water surface.

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This perception of reality was possible thanks to my dreamy imagination, but it was quickly verified when I got into the water with my feet. I felt it low temperature, so it certainly was the Atlantic Ocean.

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But I think Galway beach is stunning!! And the water color is wonderful!!

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The coastal nature is also interesting. I love birds, and being there I could see up close the white wagtail. It was running around the rocks, probably in search of its favorite food - tasty insects. I like the way these birds fly, as if they undulates.

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Algae growing on the seaside rocks were bulky. It is Fucus vesiculosus and has a lot of more common names, like:

bladder wrack, black tang, rockweed, bladder fucus, sea oak, cut weed, dyers fucus, red fucus, and rock wrack

Source: Wikipedia

It is a pity that it was much later that I read about the properties of these brown-green algae. They are used in the production of cosmetics (they work great on the skin - nourishing, cleansing and firming. They also regenerate and moisturize the skin). These algae are also used in medicine and to eat.

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My next seaside find was moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). Jellyfishes are a jelly-like organisms that can potentially burn, but I think this one is safe to stand next to it.

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Jellyfish that are on the beach dry up in the sand and die. I helped this jellyfish get back to the sea.

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I also found such a strange cosmic stone, interestingly formed by weather conditions.

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It was a wonderful day. I highly recommend the beach in Galway.

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This perception of reality was possible thanks to my dreamy imagination, but it was quickly verified when I got into the water with my feet. I felt it low temperature, so it certainly was the Atlantic Ocean.

IMG_5970.JPG

But I think Galway beach is stunning !! And the water color is wonderful !!

IMG_5991.JPG

The coastal nature is also interesting. I love birds, and being there I could see up close the white wagtail. It was running around the rocks, probably in search of its favorite food - tasty insects. I like the way these birds fly, as if they undulates.

IMG_5952.JPG

Algae growing on the seaside rocks were bulky. It is Fucus vesiculosus and has a lot of more common names, like:

bladder wrack, black tang, rockweed, bladder fucus, sea oak, cut weed, dyers fucus, red fucus, and rock wrack

Source: Wikipedia

It is a pity that it was much later that I read about the properties of these brown-green algae. They are used in the production of cosmetics (they work great on the skin - nourishing, cleansing and firming. They also regenerate and moisturize the skin). These algae are also used in medicine and to eat.

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My next seaside find was moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). Jellyfishes are a jelly-like organisms that can potentially burn, but I think this one is safe to stand next to it.

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Jellyfish that are on the beach dry up in the sand and die. I helped this jellyfish get back to the sea.

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I also found such a strange stone, interestingly formed by weather conditions. In my opinion, it looks cosmic, it reminds me of a small asterorid.

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It was a wonderful day. I highly recommend the beach in Galway.

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