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This light bulb has been washed up on the beach. The local fishermen use lightbulbs attached to 'arms' on their boats to catch squid and unfortunately throw the old bulbs into the sea. Fluorescent light tubes and bits of polystyrene also get washed up ...... makes me very sad to see it
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Sort of sad but makes a good photo.
Great series and story although I agree, it is sad that they dispose of them like that!
Thank you both for the ident : ) Just read that they are considered a delicacy in Spain and Portugal so might check out how to cook them : )
Wow! I love the end of the story where you see what they're attached to. I think they're goose neck barnacles too.
Looks like some species of goose barnacles.