UK heatwave brings swarms of jellyfish to coasts – spot the dangerous species

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UK heatwave to bring swarms of jellyfish to coasts – here's how to spot the most dangerous species

Below are the species that swim in British waters, including the dangerous ones that could put you in hospital.Moon jellyfish are about 10 inches in diameter but can grow a bit bigger.They are colourless with hollow tentacles but can have pink, yellow, purplish or even red rings.Barrel jellyfish can grow up to around 35 inches .Their tentacles can reach six foot but they are said to be fairly harmless.Even when washed up dead on the beach, their wet tentacles can give you a mild sting.

They've increased in number over the last few years due to warming temperatures and end up attacking thousands of holidaymakers.This type has been spotted in Dorset and DevonThis native species is an orange and brown colour with dots and lines on its body.They grow up to one foot, can change sex and live for about a year.Credit: Getty - ContributorIts sting has been known to put people in hospital.

"Overfishing and climate change have both been cited as being responsible for the increases in jellyfish numbers we have seen over recent years.

 

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