Stinging Tentacles Offer Hint of Oceans’ Decline
Made Popular Aug 4 2008
In a period of hours during a day a couple of weeks ago, 300 people on Barcelona’s bustling beaches were treated for stings, and 11 were taken to hospitals.
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As the Jellyfish number grows, it indicates a stressed system. Higher nutrient levels in the water tend to support larger populations of jellyfish. This whole thing could be a result from runoff of fertilizer and sewage. Over fishing also removes the jellyfish’s main competitor for food. I hope something is done about this situation, before it gets out of control.