Thousands and thousands of these creatures
formed a scum on the surface of the ocean today.

This discouraged many swimmers.

These six actually formed a compact array that came apart in my hand just before the photography.
I don't know what they were.
I put them back after taking the photo.

This is part of the beauty of the ocean.
Living things everywhere around you.
Swim in the ocean.
You are in their element.
They own you.