We were pretty amazed to see a bloom of Moon Jellyfish in the River Crouch at Fenn Creekyesterday evening, so I am posting a couple of shots eventhoguh they are pretty grainy!

Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) are one of six species of jellyfish commonly found around the British Isles, and is Britain's most common jellyfish. It is transparent and grows up to 40cm wide. It is shaped like an umbrella and has short hair-like tentacles around the edges, and four rings towards centre. They are mostly harmless to humans, though may sting sensitive skin. Moon jellyfish are very common all around the UK, especially in sheltered waters in the west of Scotland.

Tags:   Moon Jellyfish Jellyfish Scyphomedusae Aurelia aurita Summer August 2016 South Woodham Ferrers Essex Essex Wildlife Trust Fenn Creek Woodham Fen River Crouch

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