Lion's Mane Jelly

The Lion's Mane Jelly is a large scyphozoan jellyfish, reaching around 50 cm in bell diameter, with a distinctive russet or amber colouration and a dense mane of trailing tentacles beneath. Found in cold and temperate waters, often in shallow coastal zones and harbours, this species can form significant swarms during spring and summer months. The tentacles deliver a potent sting and should not be touched, even if the animal appears inactive on the beach.