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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation warns of beach containing huge jellyfish
Taking a trip to the beach to go for a swim? You may want to be on the lookout for jellyfish.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is warning the public of the presence of lion’s mane jellyfish at Nahant Beach in the Town of Nahant. Additionally, the agency has posted purple flags at the beach, which indicate the presence of dangerous marine animals.
According to Oceana, the lion’s mane jellyfish is not only the largest jelly species in the world, it’s poison is more than enough to scare away enemies.
The jellyfish has been seen at several east coast beaches in Massachusetts as of late.
Oceana states that the lion’s mane jellyfish is one of the largest jelly species in the world, growing to an average length of 1 1/2 feet, but can reach lengths of 6 1/2 feet. The largest lion’s many jellyfish ever recorded was 120 feet long and it delivers a powerful sting that can be very painful to humans. It is named after its “mane” of long, hair-like tentacles hanging from its bell.
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