fl2k5 - Creepy Things On The Beach (Whelk Egg Cases)

These things were all along the beach. Rather unpleasant-looking, but harmless enough, it seems. There were some washed-up jellyfish in the area, too, so we didn't end up going in the water at this particular beach (which was a shame, as there were a bunch of dolphins frolicking about).

Regardless, thanks in whole to sci.bio.misc I've found out that these things are actually Whelk Egg Cases. Nifty, no? Read all about it, if you like.

Quicktime Movie of one of them bobbling around