The invasion of very large cornerot jellyfish into Torquay harbor in Devon, England is likely another consequence of accelerating global warming.
Previously, these jellyfish were seen much farther from the coast, but in this years the corneers float right between the boats and yachts at the pier.
Jellyfish cornerot (Rhizostoma pulmo) is found in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as in the Black and Mediterranean seas and reaches 60 cm in diameter and can weigh more than 30 kg.
For humans, their poison is not particularly dangerous, but it can cause a severe rash, as if from a bunch of nettles. Because of this, people often refer to this jellyfish as stinging or sea nettle.
According to the man, as he continued on his way, he saw even more jellyfish swimming very close to the shore.
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Cornerots prefer warm waters and are usually seen in British territorial waters in May and June. But this year, already at Easter, a strong heat swept over Britain and the jellyfish most likely sailed to the shore precisely because of the warming water.
According to some experts, this is another unpleasant consequence of global warming and the corners are likely to start coming here more and more every year.