A rare marine creature resembling something alien washed ashore in South Australia, sparking curiosity online. Identified by ...

Australia’s beaches have seen an unexpected influx of strange marine life this week: clusters of goose barnacles, known ...

Experts quickly identified the so-called alien as a colony of goose barnacles, a crustacean species that clings to floating debris or marine infrastructure in clusters.

The Australian Museum says goose barnacles have “long rubbery stalks” and are usually found in groups either attached to floating objects, on wharves and piers, or washed up on the shore.

The Brent Geese are annual visitors to Southsea, choosing to spend the winter months in the area. Portsmouth City Council has created a safe and undisturbed habitat on Southsea Common for the ...