Venice’s lagoons invaded by colony of cannibal jellyfish

Venice under invasion from cannibalistic jellyfish, scientists warn

Venice is facing an invasion of a cannibalistic species of jellyfish, scientists have warned.The creature, known as the warty comb jelly or sea walnut, is considered be one of the 100 most harmful invasive species across the globe.Though it is native to the western Atlantic, the species have been present in the Adriatic Sea for around a decade, presenting problems for fisherman as they clog nets.The creature is now found in the Venice Lagoon, wh…

Venice’s lagoons invaded by colony of cannibal jellyfish

A strange marine creature called the warty comb jelly has invaded Venice’s network of lagoons and is wreaking havoc on fish and other native species.