25.10.2026 15:52
On the coast of Erikli village, affiliated with the Keşan district of Edirne, a blue sea lung jellyfish about 40 centimeters in diameter was spotted on the water surface. The species, which is stated to have come to the shore with changes in water temperature and currents, can cause redness, burning, and allergic reactions on the skin upon contact. Citizens are advised not to touch the jellyfish with bare hands.
On the beach of Erikli village in the Keşan district of Edirne, which has a coast on the Saros Gulf, a blue sea lung jellyfish was spotted.
IT CAME ASHORE WITH CURRENTS
Recent changes in water temperature and currents in the Saros Gulf have caused marine creatures to come to the shores. Residents of Erikli village beach spotted the blue sea lung jellyfish on the water surface.
The jellyfish, stated to be about 40 centimeters in diameter, drew attention with its round and gelatinous body.
SPECIES OF RED SEA ORIGIN
This species, which lives in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Seas, is known for its large body, dome-shaped structure and thick oral arms. This species, of Red Sea origin and spreading to the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal, is known for its light blue color and large body.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS
It was reported that the sea lung jellyfish generally causes a mild burning effect in humans, but in case of contact, redness, burning and allergic reactions may be seen on the skin.
Therefore, citizens are advised not to touch the jellyfish with bare hands and to avoid contact with creatures washed ashore.