Stings needing medical attention surge by 41% as rising sea temperatures due to the climate crisis boost reproduction
Costa Brava resorts in Spain’s north-east are struggling to cope with an influx of jellyfish as rising sea temperatures facilitate reproduction and drive species farther north.
“The jellyfish are becoming more common and are increasing both their seasonal and regional distribution,” said Marambio, who leads the Jellyfish Alert project. “Warmer seas aid reproduction and as a result we’re seeing increasing numbers of the purple barrel jellyfish.” While Marambio points to the climate crisis as the key element, overfishing – which reduces predators – and the construction of breakwaters, ports, artificial beaches and marinas also play a part. This is because human activity reduces water quality and jellyfish are among the few species that can thrive in areas such as the port of Barcelona.
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