What are the clear jellyfish on the beach in Florida?


What are the clear jellyfish on the beach in Florida?

The Moon Jellyfish
They are recognized by their clear appearance, with four pink to purple rings within the body. They have a ring of short tentacles along the brim of their bell.


Is it safe to swim with moon jellyfish?

You can go diving with moon jellyfish in the tropical to temperate regions of the northern Atlantic Ocean, both along the coast and out in open water. They are not very strong swimmers, so it is common to see moon jellies washed up on shore after a strong storm.


What can sting you on the beach in Florida?

  • Useful Information. • MARINE STINGS CAN CAUSE. ...
  • Portuguese Man-O-War. ...
  • Jellyfish – Stinging Tentacles. ...
  • Upside Down Jellyfish. ...
  • Moon Jellyfish. ...
  • Tampa • Jacksonville • Miami. ...
  • Lionfish – Venomous Spines. ...
  • Scorpionfish – Venomous Spines.


What to do if you find a jellyfish on the beach?

If you see a collection of jellyfish, keep everyone away. “If you see jellyfish on the beach, realize they can hurt you if you touch them,” Conroy said, noting that even dead jellyfish have venom in their tentacles that can sting on contact.


What month is jellyfish season?

If you're planning a trip to the beach, it is useful to know more about jellyfish and when they're typically found in Florida beaches. Jellyfish season in Miami / South Florida can arrive as early as May and can last until October. Usually, they peak in August or September.


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