The creatures recently seen by whale watchers and others are known by their scientific name as Velella velella, commonly referred to as "by-the-wind sailors."
Their name comes from the sail-like part of their bodies, which stick up from the water.
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Due to recent spring storms, the tiny blobs have been pushed towards local beaches.
The creatures, which look similar to jellyfish, are harmless.
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Cellphone footage taken in Newport Beach by spectators shows Mola Mola fish feasting on a buffet of the tiny creatures.