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Jellyfish in the UK: Huge blooms of barrel species found on coast after mini-heatwave

2015-04-19 10:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Independent: Scores of large jellyfish have been discovered on Britains coastline after they have been attracted to warmer conditions brought on by a recent mini-heatwave. Blooms of barrel jellyfish that can grow up to the size of a dustbin lid have been spotted on the south coast after a summer-like climate made a brief appearance. The species can weigh up to 55lbs (24kgs) and have eight thick arms, rather than tentacles, made from frilly-like tissue. Although the jellyfish, which have no brain...

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