Meet The Mola Mola, The Pancake-Shaped Fish That's The Size Of A Rhino

Massive bloom of Velella velella off the Southern California coast. These small jellyfish-like organisms are commonly known as "by-the-wind-sailor." (Close-up image in comments!) They are not true jellyfish but belong to a group of creatures called hydrozoans. Velella velella have a distinctive blue-purple color and a sail-like structure that helps them drift on the surface of the ocean. 🎥: @lawofthelandnsea aboard Pacific Offshore Expeditions One of the most notable predators of Velella velell