Jellyfish in Barnegat Bay

[njvike]

Just heard on the new up here that many jellyfish have found their way into Barnegat Bay. Yes, the bay.

There were several possibilities that were mentioned but the one that most agreed on was that the pollution levels have increased causing more bacteria which jellyfish apparently feed off of.

They also recommend to bring vinegar (can't see that one) or rubbing alcohol.

Ken

 

[BEHR655]

I don't think it is that uncommon for jellyfish to be in the bay. It does seem early in the season though. I saw some in the bay at Ocean City last week.

Steve

 

[bobpbx]

I don't think it is that uncommon for jellyfish to be in the bay. It does seem early in the season though. I saw some in the bay at Ocean City last week.

Steve

They are stinging nettles, apparantly a real pain in the arse. They have worked their way up from Chesapeake Bay.

 

[Piney1125]

The Jellyfish

What kind are they, Man o' War? How harmful are they?

 

[46er]

They are Sea Nettles and are not a good thing. The northern part of the bay is unswimmable, unless you like pain. Here is a link to a newspaper story;

http://www.app.com/app/story/0,21625,1004754,00.html