What are these strange snakes...

Bull Kelp. These huge air bladders have been washing up for a while, cleaning out the big shelf we have just off of the beach. They often will attatch to rock reefs, and even scallops and barnacles to keep solid. The winter storms releases them and sends them into the shallows to eventually wash up on shore and provide natural fertilization to the soil, and for those who venture out with a half ton truck and bring some home for their garden!

This mound was nearly 8 feet high and went on for over 20 miles long!

Anyone notice where I parked my car?

A little idea of what was to come. This was 1 week previous to the other photos.