Daily Mirror. A sea creature described as “the most beautiful killer in the ocean” because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up on an African beach. 1d. Like lionfish, the 120 pufferfish species are incredibly varied in their appearance. Peter Austin initially joined WhatCulture as an occasional contributor to our Film, Gaming and Science sections, but made the mistake of telling us that he'd been making videos in his bedroom for over a decade. A sea beast branded “the most beautiful killer in the ocean” because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up en-masse on an African beach.. “It wasn’t difficult to spot them on the white sand.”. They are small, about an inch in length. They’re blue on the top and white underneath. Mind your step if you … “They’re a bit like a sea scorpion. By Paige Holland. 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Luckily, the blue dragons probably didn’t need Maria’s help. The sea slug feeds on the deadly Portuguese man o’ war and other venomous marine animals. “I’ve never seen them before and I’ve lived near this beach for most of my life,” she said. The Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue dragons, were found on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town in South Africa by a local woman who was out for a walk. The Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue dragons, were found on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town in South Africa by a local woman who was out for a walk. "While the chances of a shark attacking you while diving are very rare, the odds are better regarding the feisty Titan… Since then he's been a vital member of our YouTube team and routinely sets the standard for smart-casual wear in the office. She continued: “I pick up starfish all the time and put them back into the sea but I had a feeling that these would have a sting. A sea creature described as "the most beautiful killer in the ocean" because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up on an African beach. The Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue dragons, were found on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town in South Africa by a local woman who was out for a walk. It then absorbs the stinging cells from its food and stores them in concentrated doses, which gives it a far more potent sting than its prey. Mrs Wagener estimates that she found 20 on the beach but says there “could have been more”. Maria Wagener, who found the creatures, often helps beached starfish back into the water but had a lucky escape this time when instinct told her to keep her distance. A sea creature described as “the most beautiful killer in the ocean” because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up on an African beach. There was a deleted third verse in "Under The Sea" about all the stuff that will totally mess you up. The creatures, known as blue dragons, were found on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town in South Africa by a local grandmother out for a walk along the sand. “So no, I didn’t touch them!”. 40,000+ articles posted by thousands of contributors spanning the entire cultural spectrum. The Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue dragons, were found on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town in South Africa by a local woman who was out for a walk. A sea creature described as “the most beautiful killer in the ocean” because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up on an African beach. Seen on Sky News; featured in The Guardian, NY Times, The Independent and more. The beautiful blue creature depicted was a Glaucus atlanticus, also known as a blue angel, blue dragon or sea swallow. “There were little blue crabs, Portuguese men o’ war, and blue shells called Janthina Janthina.”. “I probably would have put them back in the sea if I’d had something to lift them. “There were also a variety of other species of sea life,” she said. Typical symptoms of the blue dragon’s sting include nausea, pain, vomiting and acute allergic contact dermatitis. And if there was any doubt as to whether the creatures had been ingesting venom from their prey, the grandmother found the evidence right down the beach. 10 Actors Who HATED Working On Amazing Movies, 10 Inventors Who Hated Their Own Creations, 10 Stephen King Universe Fates Worse Than Death, 10 Creepiest Hauntings At Hampton Court Palace. She said: “They were still very much alive when I saw them.