The record amount of jellyfish encroaches on the British coast

The Marine Conservation Society in the UK noted that the jellyfish are encroaching off the coast of the country in record numbers.

The amount of jellyfish encroaching on the British coast increased sharply

According to the Marine Conservation Association , as of July this year, there have been more than 1,000 cases across the UK where locals reported seeing jellyfish.

The moonfish jellyfish on an English coast.(Photo: Telegraph.)

A large number of Barrel jellyfish and jellyfish Mauve Stinger appeared with a spike in Guernsey coast in July. Many people also encountered the Portuguese man of dangerous war (Physalia physalis) floating on the beach in Devon and Cornwall. Experts recommend that seafarers should only look instead of touching these jellyfish because some species have venom or pain.

In 2013, he recorded more than 1,000 cases of jellyfish drifting ashore. In 2014, this number soared to 1,400 cases and continued to increase in 2015.

According to Dr. Peter Richardson, Director of the Biodiversity and Fisheries Program, the British government needs to conduct scientific research and monitoring programs to understand the causes and consequences of floating sea jellyfish. drift .