Among the species spotted between Nahariya and Ashkelon were the nomad jellyfish, the most common stinging jellyfish along Israel’s beaches in summer, as well as other species including the blue blubber jellyfish
Summer's Great Enemy Returns: The National Institute for Marine and Lake Research reported unusual amounts of jellyfish observed on a cruise in early May along the coast of Israel. In a conversation with Walla, the institute's director said: "We are surprised. Usually we only see this at the end of May, beginning of June."