Lion's Mane jellyfish, Groomsport
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Lion's Mane jellyfish, Groomsport
Image: © Rossographer Taken: 9 Jul 2020
A stranded Lion's Mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion%27s_mane_jellyfish ) on the beach at Groompsort. These are regular visitors to the coastal waters in the area, usually in summer, and a fair number are always seen on the beaches locally. They can give a very nasty sting - I know of sea swimmers who have been hospitalised after an encounter so they are best avoided.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.675275
Longitude
-5.610894