Giant jellyfish weighing 35kg invading British waters in record numbers

Giant jellyfish weighing 35kg invading British waters in record numbers

Giant jellyfish weighing 35kg and spanning up to a metre in width have been bombarding British beaches recently.Sightings of the Rhizostoma pulmo, more commonly known as the barrel jellyfish, have increased by 230 per cent in the UK and Ireland, according to the Marine Conservation Society.Barrel jellyfish weigh around the same as a large Labrador and are largely translucent. Their mushroom-shaped bell can grow to the size of a dustbin lid and c…

Record jellyfish surge along British coast

LONDON: The British coastline has experienced an unprecedented surge in jellyfish numbers, marking a major population increase this year that scientists believe reflects significant environmental changes. The phenomenon, observed around Britain and Ireland, is largely attributed to record-high sea surface temperatures, which have created favorable conditions for jellyfish blooms. The rise includes sightings of the gentle giant jellyfish and vari…

Giant frilly-mouthed jellyfish growing on British coastlines

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Britain sees huge uptick in giant jellyfish with 230 per cent increase in 2025

Britain has seen a 230 per cent surge in giant frilly-mouthed jellyfish this year, with experts linking the boom to warmer seas and shifting ocean currents.

Britain is hit by a tide of giant jellyfish! Record numbers of huge frilly-mouthed creatures are flocking to British waters - with a 230% increase in sightings this year

Proper news from Britain - News from Britain you won’t find anywhere else. Not the tosh the big media force-feed you every day!By JONATHAN CHADWICK, ASSISTANT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 05:37 EDT, 3 November 2025 | Updated: 05:48 EDT, 3 November 2025