Our fishermen call them Monkey Balls but they are more commonly referred to by marine biologists as “Sea Squirts”. Sea Squirt is a pretty apt description as every time one gets squished they seem to find a way to squirt you right in the eye. I took these photos Saturday morning just as they came out of the water.
Tag: Ascidiella aspersa
Monkey Balls or Sea Squirts -European Invader Ascidiella aspersa
MARINE INVADERS IN THE GULF OF MAINE
