Published: 3:51 am July 8, 2023
Updated: 1:41 am March 9, 2026
Compass jellyfish leaves Sussex residents all tentacled up – UKNIP
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Kevin Pope had an unexpected encounter on Friday morning when he came across a Chrysaora hysoscella, commonly referred to as a compass jellyfish, while in the waters off Kemp Town. These particular jellyfish are identifiable by their brown markings and are known to possess a venomous sting, which often results in leaving a tentacle behind after contact.

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