Your beach vacation has finally arrived. You’re in the ocean, swimming around, floating or even boogie-boarding. And suddenly, you feel a stinging sensation from a jellyfish. Unfortunately, this is ...

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A boat owner reported seeing “millions” in Cardigan Bay in June. An influx of “alien” ones were reported in Torquey last month and, last week, a swarm entered the filter drums of the pumping stations ...

Everyone loves going to the Delaware beaches and having fun in the Atlantic Ocean, but you also have to respect everything that makes its home in the water. While sharks seem to get all the attention, ...

Portuguese man o' war, often mistaken for jellyfish, have been sighted on Florida beaches. While rarely fatal to humans, the sting can be intense and should be treated with hot compresses, not urine ...

The tentacles of the Portuguese man o' war, (which is technically a siphonophore, a group related to jellyfish), contain harpoon-like cells called nematocysts that deliver painful doses of venom.

(WFSB) - You’re at the beach and stung by a jellyfish; what do you do? Your first instinct might not be correct, and if it involves questionable behavior, hold up! An emergency room physician at ...

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Purple flags have been flying at Baldwin County Beaches, warning visitors to watch out for jellyfish. The main jellies we’re seeing right now are the Atlantic Sea Nettles.