The number of jellyfish being spotted around the Devon coast has increased steeply this year.
The Marine Conservation Society, which monitors reported sightings, says several species have been seen, but seventy-five per cent of them have been barrel jellyfish (pictured) - and many of them have been in Devon.
The MCS says research is needed to find out why their numbers are increasing so steeply.
“Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement
There could be up to a five per cent drop in core spending power
Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year
Drivers ‘rat-run’ through hospital to dodge Exeter road closure
Exeter care agency rated 'inadequate' and in special measures
Bosses at Horizon Care insist change
Raw sewage spews into Plymouth suburb estate and woods
Concerns raised for public health and wildlife in Woolwell
Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre
Emergency preservation order now in place
