A Jellyfish Resembling a 'Fried Egg' Has Been Spotted in the Marmara Sea.
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A jellyfish species, Cotylorhiza tuberculata, commonly known as the "fried egg jellyfish" or "Maviş," was spotted off the coast of Tekirdağ. This species, which lives in warm seas and is common in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, had previously been observed on the southern shores of the Marmara Sea.
An endemic 'blue jellyfish' has been spotted in Tekirdağ. Experts have warned against contact due to the potential for allergic reactions. (03.09.2026, Sputnik Türkiye)
A "blue jellyfish," endemic to the Mediterranean, has been spotted off the coast of Tekirdağ. Professor Dr. Mustafa Sarı stated that contact with this species, which is rarely seen in the Marmara Sea, should be avoided, and warned that warming seas, pollution, and overfishing could increase jellyfish populations.
A jellyfish species, Cotylorhiza tuberculata, known colloquially as the "fried egg" due to its yellow-brown color, was spotted near the surface of the sea off Tekirdağ. This species, which appears in the Marmara Sea as temperatures rise, was captured on a cell phone camera due to its striking appearance.
The species Cotylorhiza tuberculata, commonly known as the 'blue jellyfish', which has been observed off the coast of Tekirdağ, is endemic to the Mediterranean and was first reported in the Marmara Sea in 2021. Although considered non-venomous, contact should be avoided. Experts state that marine pollution and overfishing may be contributing to the increase in this species.
A new species of jellyfish has been added to the list of different species recently observed in the Marmara Sea.
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