Neuston, we have a problem: why do we know so little about the creatures floating on the ocean surface?
Briefly

Bluebottles and other neuston creatures like Velella and Porpita move with the wind and water, forming living islands or spreading over hundreds of square kilometers. Despite their common presence on beaches, the neuston ecosystem is inadequately studied and lacks research focus.
The neuston, including creatures like sea dragons, crustaceans, and mollusks, live on the ocean's surface, drifting with winds and currents. These organisms, although common in certain regions, are not native to coastal waters and are part of a diverse ecosystem awaiting further exploration.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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