Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore on Cha-Am Beach

Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore on Cha-am Beach

Pictures courtesy of Daily News Thousands of jellyfish have washed ashore along Ban Bo Yai Beach in Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province, alarming tourists and prompting warnings from local fisheries officials not to touch them. The marine influx, reported on 14 October, has been attributed to strong winds and rough seas in the area over recent days. Officials identified the jellyfish as a type known locally as “cup jellyfish”(Scyphozoa) species…

Why thousands of jellyfish have washed up on Cha Am beach - Hua Hin Today

Tourists were surprised to find thousands of jellyfish washed ashore along Bo Yai Beach in Cha Am, Phetchaburi, this week. Local fisheries officials have confirmed the incident is a natural annual phenomenon linked to strong monsoon winds and waves — and have advised people not to touch the jellyfish for safety reasons. According to Phetchaburi […] The post Why thousands of jellyfish have washed up on Cha Am beach appeared first on Hua Hin Today.