<br /> <p>The coast of the French resort of Palavas-les-Flots was densely covered with dark purple jellyfish-like organisms called velellas on April 10.</p><p>Reports said</a> colonies of velellas were washed ashore due to strong southerly winds in recent weeks.</p><p>Velellas form huge colonies that float on the open ocean, and it is not unusual for them to drift ashore</a> in strong winds. However, reports</a> said it is the first time the phenomenon had been recorded in that region. Credit: Édouard Villemin via Storyful</p><br />
