Jellyfish warning in Mossel Bay Posted on 2 March 2020 Mossel Bay is currently experiencing an influx in jellyfish and authorities have issued a warning to swimmers wanting to cool off in the ocean. The jellyfish have been identified as the night-light jellyfish or Pelagia noctiluca, according to the Mossel Bay Advertiser. View this post on Instagram Pelagia noctiluca is a jelly fish found an various parts of the world in warm waters. These jelly fish’s bell grow to an average of 6-12cm! 📸Credit to @toni_ber #jellyfish #pelagianoctiluca #scienceshorts #biology #marinebiology #oceanlife A post shared by @ scienceshorts on Feb 29, 2020 at 2:07pm PST On the morning of Monday 2 March, Johan Swanepoel, a local marine enthusiast and photographer, spotted the schools of jellyfish in the bay. He spoke to Mossel Bay Advertiser and said that at at Santos Beach specifically he had warned a group of school kids on an outing not to swim in the sea. The sting of these jellyfish is very painful. Strong winds are usually responsible for their presence in Mossel Bay. This particular species also reproduce at a rapid rate. Speaking to Mossel Bay Advertiser, Krish Lewis from the Two Oceans Aquarium said that unlike other jellyfish species that seasonally reproduce, night-lights produce larvae that turn into baby jellyfish within a few days. Lewis is specialising in jellyfish and coral husbandry. Image: Instagram Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more
Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more
Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more