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.
Communication needs to improve over accommodation for asylum seekers
Council wants to put support system in place
Developer apologises after objections to Bideford footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
Devon ‘significantly worse’ on range of health and social metrics
Figures below national average
Plan to protect rare petalwort on Dawlish Warren steps up
The strategy to protect it is viewed as highly important.
City lose final match of the season
Match Report: Exeter City 1-2 Oxford United
