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Lion's Mane Jellyfish Wash Up On Beach

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Thousands of lion's mane jellyfish, identified as Cyanea rosea, were observed on a beach at the high tide mark. An older resident of Oatake reported seeing a quantity of the jellyfish approximately one week ago. The observer stated they had never seen such a large number of these specific jellyfish before. Earth Sciences officials stated that while spring and summer wash-ups are not unusual, winter occurrences are less common. These jellyfish are considered dangerous and can deliver a nasty sting to humans or pets upon contact. Authorities advise people to keep away from the organisms. Observed specimens on the beach were approximately the size of a dinner plate, though they can reach two meters in diameter in the water.

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RNZ National

“And this was a week or so ago. And I went down there and there's literally thousands of jellyfish. This guy had never seen anything like it before and certainly not these jellyfish.”

RNZ National

“mane jellyfish or cyania rosea, Sorry, I'm because of their long reach. on the beach. I talked to Earth Sciences about it and they said, look, it's not unusual for them to wash up in spring and summer, but winter perhaps a little less common.”

RNZ National

“these jellyfish are actually quite dangerous. If you touch them or if your pets go and try to chomp on them or something like that, they can give you a nasty sting.”

RNZ National

“they've come as far south as Titahi Bay here and then up to Hokiwa beach and live in. So yeah it's strange. They're pretty big too, they can get to be very big.”

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