US EditionHow dangerous are the jellyfish we touch in the Black Sea and why they gather in small waters
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Jellyfish are shore visits from a few hours to several days and are brought on by climatic conditions, rising temperatures and other factors. The carnivorous jellyfish species Mnemiopsis leydi, which feeds on zooplankton, was first identified in the Black Sea in the early 1980s. This species is highly adaptable, establishing large populations, and has an impact especially on species of fish that feed on zooplankton, with which they compete for f…
At sea, the presence of jellyfish and the increase in their population are temporary incidents, lasting from several hours to several days, caused by the direction of the currents, climatic conditions, temperature rise and other factors, the CNA agency notes, as cited by Agerpres. Because they often meet them during seaside holidays, people naturally put [...]
Every summer, fears arise about the invasion of jellyfish in the Black Sea, but experts say that the phenomenon is a natural one, which can vary from year to year. Although some species can cause irritation, most Black Sea jellyfish are not dangerous to humans.
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