The Lion's Mane jellyfish is one of the largest species of jellyfish in the world.
ONE of the largest species of jellyfish in the world has been spotted in the Barrow and Furness region.
A post shared on Faceboook showed the Lion's Mane Jellyfish on a beach.
Greetings Everyone... Please becareful around the coastline, the 'Lions Mane Jellyfish ' has been noticed around our...
Posted by Evelyn Corkill on Wednesday, 13 July 2022
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish has long flowing tentacles that are up to three metres in length.
The Wildlife Trusts recommend consulting a doctor if 'swelling or weals are severe' after being stung by one.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish are confined to the cold, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific Oceans.
It is common in the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the North Sea.
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