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Chrysaora hysoscella
The bell-shaped body of this variety is roughly hemispherical and smooth and measures as much as 200 mm in diameter. Sixteen brown, V-shaped radial markings point to the centre of the bell, typically against a background of cream to yellowish brown. Can leave nasty stings despite its short tentacles.
Common around the Irish Sea and English Channel typically around mid to late summer.
These ones were spotted among a group of about 8-10 individuals while sea-kayaking off the coast of Waterford, near the Metal Man landmark in Tramore.
Spotted on Aug 15, 2010
Submitted on May 15, 2011
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This swarm of jellies came in to the bay where i live in Ireland and I was sea-kayaking among them. Each was probably about 27-28cm (11 inches) in diameter.
Jellyfish are such beautiful creatures, great pictures!