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Citation: McGrath, D., Minchin, D. & Cotton, D.C.F. 1994 Extraordinary occurrences of the by-the-wind sailor Velella velella (L.) (Cnidaria) in Irish waters in 1992. Irish Naturalists' Journal 24: 383-388


Number of Pages: 6

Volume Part: 10

Keywords: Biogeography, Cnidaria, Fauna, Marine, Mollusca, Stranding

Abstract: Paper reports on the strandings of by-the-wind sailors Velella velella in 1992, which were the largest reported in Irish waters. Detailed records from counties Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal during July to November 1992.