 Lion’s Main Jelly Fish |
 Portuguese Man-of-War Jellyfish |
“Record numbers of jellyfish are expected in the waters around the UK this summer” maybe an alarming headline you shouldn’t let it stop you enjoying the beaches around the UK during the summer, just be aware of the warming sea maybe being share by these beautiful and enigmatic creatures.
With the warm weather at the moment and add to that the school holidays have started, you along with many families and friends will be planning days out to our beaches. However as the seas continue to warm up you may come across various species of jelly fish including barrel, moon, compass, blue, lion’s mane and Portuguese Man of War swarming in the water.
The Marine Conservation Society advises that most jellyfish are pretty harmless – however, please avoid the Lion’s Mane jellyfish and the less frequently found; Portuguese Man of War, as both can produce a nasty sting.
Despite the nasty sting of the lion’s mane jellyfish and the rarely seen Portuguese Man of War, there was no real cause for alarm, so be aware of your surroundings and enjoy yourself
Things to remember:
- Never touch jellyfish with bare hands
- Always use a stick or wear arm length rubber gloves if you need to turn them over for identification
- Beware of the stinging tentacles and keep your face and any exposed skin well clear
- Seek medical attention in the case of a severe sting, especially with the Lion’s Mane or Portuguese Man of War
The Marine Conservation Society Uk Jelly Fish Identification page can be found here