Jellyfish ID

[beaver]

One came right by me on my rock in the upper bay the other evening. I def tried to stand on the tiny part of the rock that was exposed as it washed past me in the waves. Just nasty and scary looking. Been stung by some small ones but the big arse ones just creep me out.

[redcrbbr]

looks like it is time to keep some vinegar on the boat

[Sea Flat]

Buzzards Bay was unswimmable for about a month last year because of those. I hope this is not a trend that continues. Buzzards Bay was also mysteriously void of bluefish and baitfish during August last year too. Coincidence? Maybe.

[GonnaCatchABig1]

Originally Posted by Sea Flat

Buzzards Bay was unswimmable for about a month last year because of those. I hope this is not a trend that continues. Buzzards Bay was also mysteriously void of bluefish and baitfish during August last year too. Coincidence? Maybe.

nope not at all. lack of predatory fish has been all but directly related to massive populations of jellies. not entirely sure on the details. but pretty much has to do with plankton being to readily available and setting of the jelly's population explosions. (in theory, ofcourse)

[baldwin]

yeah, Lion's Mane. And they get larger farther north. They are huge in the Gulf of Maine.