Biggest Swarm of Jellyfish Ever Recorded!

Jolly jellyfish not as harmless as they look?

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Recently, off the coast of Scotland, the biggest swarm ever of Jellyfish was recorded.

Lion's Mane Jellyfish

The jellyfish bloom was recorded by a marine conservation group studying climate change's impact on marine ecosystems. 

Due to unusually warm weather, as jellyfish thrive in these conditions.

Jellyfish blooms can significantly impact human activities, ranging from tourism to fishing and aquaculture.

Jellyfish can also cause power outages by clogging power plant intakes.

Different Types of jellyfish:

Arrow

These Jellyfish can grow over six feet in diameter, with tentacles stretching up to 100 feet long.

Lion's Mane Jellyfish

Cannonball Jellyfish

Located in warmer locations and seas such as Pacificfic and Indian Oceans. They have a distinctive round shape and can reach up to 10 inches in diameter.

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Portuguese Man o' War

They have a distinctive blue or purple gas-filled float reaching up to 12 inches and long tentacles stretching up to 100 feet.

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Sea Nettle

They have distinctive bell-shaped bodies with long, flowing tentacles that reach up to 8 feet long.

Box Jellyfish

This is one of the most venomous species in the world. They have a box-shaped bell and long tentacles that deliver a powerful sting.

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