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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.
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.
But I think Galway beach is stunning!! And the water color is wonderful!!
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.
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.
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.
Jellyfish that are on the beach dry up in the sand and die. I helped this jellyfish get back to the sea.
I also found such a strange cosmic stone, interestingly formed by weather conditions.
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.
But I think Galway beach is stunning !! And the water color is wonderful !!
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.
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.
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.
Jellyfish that are on the beach dry up in the sand and die. I helped this jellyfish get back to the sea.
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.
It was a wonderful day. I highly recommend the beach in Galway.
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