Huge numbers of jellyfish are being spotted in the seas around the UK, and thousands of them are stranding themselves on our beaches.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) wants people to report their jellyfish encounters so they can understand why there are so many of the blobby beasts.
But they're warning people to take care, as jellyfish can be dangerous.
Scientists also want to use the information to help study leatherback turtles, who snack on jellyfish.
The endangered giants visit UK waters to feed on their favourite jellyfish prey.
Sting danger
Britain's largest species is called the lion's mane and can grow to up to 2m wide, it has a typical jellyfish shape and is reddish-brown in colour.
Victims stung by the fish say it feels like being electrocuted.
The MCs advise anyone who is badly stung to seek medical advice as soon as possible.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) wants people to report their jellyfish encounters so they can understand why there are so many of the blobby beasts.
But they're warning people to take care, as jellyfish can be dangerous.
Scientists also want to use the information to help study leatherback turtles, who snack on jellyfish.
The endangered giants visit UK waters to feed on their favourite jellyfish prey.
Sting danger
Britain's largest species is called the lion's mane and can grow to up to 2m wide, it has a typical jellyfish shape and is reddish-brown in colour.
Victims stung by the fish say it feels like being electrocuted.
The MCs advise anyone who is badly stung to seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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