Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently.

A rare species of sea snail, Janthina janthina, was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant violet shells and the bubble rafts they create to stay afloat.

Rare, violet sea snails wash ashore in San Diego Known as Janthina, or violet sea snails, these dazzling creatures are typically found drifting far offshore in tropical and subtropical waters.

Exquisite, rarely seen purple sea snails ride warm currents off California coast A UC San Diego marine snail expert found them while walking her dog on the beach at La Jolla Shores.

Rare violet sea snails, Janthina, have appeared on La Jolla Shores, the first time in ten years they appear on the San Diego coast.

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