Publication Details

Journal


Citation: Foss, P.J. 1985 Some observations on 'seaballs' discovered in west Donegal (H35). Irish Naturalists' Journal 21: 526-528


Number of Pages: 3

Volume Part: 12

Keywords: Donegal, Flora, Littoral, Marine, Stranding

Abstract: Paper reports on a large number of fibrous seaballs discovered near the high tide mark on a beach 1 km north of Mullaghderg Lough in west Donegal. The composition of seaballs are described as is their mode of formation. They are mainly composed of Ammophila fibres.