The big purple blobs, called "sea hares," are invading East Bay beaches and waterways to the wonder and curiosity of beach combers and naturalists. Because they're so strange looking, some ...

Dozens of sea slugs — also known as purple sea hares — have made landfall in Oakland, Alameda and Richmond, ABC affiliate KGO-TV in San Francisco reported. Residents said they saw the "blobs ...

The woman said the strange sea creature appeared to have blood oozing out of its body as ... creature was eventually revealed as a toxic sea hare. Sea hares are known to 'ink' when they ...

Giant purple blobs are invading East Bay, California beaches and waterways. They are not a danger to the people, but the slugs' big size is unusual. They are called sea hares and they can reach up ...

This one doesn't look too happy, likely climate change ' Mr Masefield said. Sea hares are usually dark purple or green in colour and release a purple dye to protect against predators in the wild.

OAKLAND, CA -- Giant purple blobs are invading East Bay beaches and waterways. They are not a danger to the people, but the slugs' big size is unusual. They are called sea hares and they can reach ...

ALAMEDA — A giant purple blob from the sea — a slug ... goo that devours everything in its path. These California sea hares are harmless plant eaters, but their big size and unusual ...

The reason for this is the toxic dye and slime some sea hares secrete as a result of ingesting toxic algae. The dye is usually purple and released when the gastropods feel threatened. According to the ...

Giant purple sea blobs are invading East Bay beaches and waterways. It's not a danger to the people but the slugs' big size is unusual. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island Northern ...

However, if another animal does happen to spook it, the sea hare squirts sticky, bright purple ink at its assailant (which personally is a defense mechanism that I would love to have.) But these ...

When faced with a predator such as a crab or spiny lobster, some sea hares blast the attacker with a defensive spray, a combination of dark purple ink and a shimmery whitish substance called opaline.

(KGO) -- Giant purple blobs are invading East Bay beaches and waterways. They are not a danger to the people, but the slugs' big size is unusual. They are called sea hares and they can reach up to ...