Compass Jellyfish in Southampton Harbour… ‘as big as melons !’

Compass Jellyfish in the South…

My son saw these Compass Jellyfish this week in Southampton Harbour. They were as big as melons he said.
There have been reports of these huge jellyfish in the SouthWest for weeks now due to the warm weather, but unfortunately I haven’t seen any in Torquay.
Anyone who sees them locally, please let me know where.

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2 thoughts on “Compass Jellyfish in Southampton Harbour… ‘as big as melons !’

  1. I haven’t seen any either, but I don’t get out much. None of our guests have reported any sightings. I keep suggesting they go paddling but I don’t think many have taken up the challenge. Are these the stingy sort?

  2. I don’t think they sting…so say the scientists from Cornwall. Usually the nasty ones are in the Mediterranean…..though our wonderful weather here might attract them some day.
    Update: Just read that the tentacles can cause painful stings.

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