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JELLYFISH ARRIVE
THE jellyfish known as ‘fried egg’ (Cotylorhiza tu berculata) have started to appear on the coasts of the Marina Alta, in partic ular in Benissa, Calpe, TeuladaMoraira, Javea and Denia, two weeks earlier than usual. Accord ing to the Institute of Coastal Ecology, the early sighting of these marine organisms is due to high sea temperatures and the lack of west winds. The ‘fried egg’ jellyfish is characterised by its pe culiar shape reminiscent of a fried egg, hence its name. It can reach a diam eter of up to 20 centime tres and is common in the waters of the Mediter ranean during the sum mer months. They have a mild sting and it is impor tant to exercise caution when handling them. The stinging cells can remain on the surface of the skin and when touching more sensitive areas such as the mouth or eyelids, the sting can cause a reaction. The Institute of Coastal Ecology recommends not handling these jellyfish and, in case you find them on the beach, do not bury them in the wet sand, but
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FRIED EGG JELLYFISH: Characterised by its peculiar shape.
rather in the dry. The in stitution also warns bathers about the pres ence of these jellyfish and advises caution when swimming in the waters of the Marina Alta. The Medusapp applica tion, which allows users to report jellyfish sight ings, has recorded numer
ous specimens of the ‘fried egg’ species along
the entire coastline of the Marina Alta.
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