North Wales Jellyfish

The findings come in what is claimed to be the first uk wide survey of jellyfish in more than.

North wales jellyfish. Dad of three dom faux 42 and eryn faux were having a father daughter day at colwyn bay beach in north wales on sunday when they spotted the huge lion s mane jellyfish. Lion s mane jellyfish these are easily identified by their orange or rust brown colour and can deliver a painful sting. Every summer more and more jellyfish are being washed up onto the shorelines around wales. These utterly revolting blobs rhizostoma pulmo are common in the irish sea and can wash up on the beaches of north wales in large numbers.

The whopping crimson sea creature which electrician dom said measured about 6ft across was stranded in the sand waiting for the tide to come in and wash it back out to sea. The injury may be severe and there can be swelling also. This north wales jellyfish species are found off the uk costs during summer. Dom faux 42 and daughter eryn were enjoying a walk on colwyn bay beach north wales when they came across a huge lion s mane jellyfish measuring six feet across.

During springwatch 2009 simon king s team sought out jellyfish swarms but weren t lucky enough to find. Lion s mane jellyfish is a marine species. More giant jellyfish have washed up on beaches along the north wales coast. The sea creatures have been seen in high numbers over the last few weeks with beach goers sharing their fascinating.

Often confused with the larger but similarly shaped lion s mane jellyfish the blue jellyfish can be colourless when young and develop a striking blue purple bell as it matures. Harlech was a haven for barrel jellyfish with the lion s mane jellyfish being seen off north wales. Blue jellyfish north wales wildlife trust. The sting by this jellyfish is not only painful but nasty also.

Even after getting detached from the jellyfish the tentacles will sting so watch out. Typically up to 40cm in diameter they can grow as large as 90cm.