Warmer waters bring wads of jellies.
Global warming seems to be nurturing a worldwide explosion of jellyfish, not only allowing greater numbers of jellies to survive through the winter but also heating up north Atlantic waters where conditions are becoming favorable for Mediterranean jellyfish to thrive. Recall the smack that killed all 100,000 fish in an Irish Sea salmon farm. If you have a New Scientist subscription, read more here.
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