It’s not unusual to see jellyfish washed up on beaches across Merseyside at this time of year
15:56, 20 Jun 2025Updated 16:52, 20 Jun 2025
The remains of a “monster jellyfish” which was washed up on a Merseyside beach
A “monster jellyfish” was spotted on the Merseyside coastline this week, with the local council offering advice to people visiting the beach as the hot weather continues.
With temperatures rising across the region as we officially head into summer, it is common for jellyfish to appear in waters around Merseyside, including Sefton which is home to some of Merseyside’s nicest beaches.
But one beachgoer told the ECHO how they spotted what they described as a “monster jellyfish” on Crosby Beach. They said: “You couldn’t move for jellyfish yesterday. Every 50 metres, there was another one.
“Most were fairly small in size, but one was monstrous, it was quite shocking to see. Some of them were on the beach, and others were floating on the swash. I’d hate for anyone to get stung while swimming or walking.”
A council spokesperson told the ECHO it advises people to avoid touching jellyfish that appear on the shore and to keep dogs under close control.
Jellyfish were scattered across Crosby beach
A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “It is common for jellyfish of varying sizes to be spotted along our coastline during the warmer months.
“There are a variety of jellyfish that live in our seas and while some may be harmless, some can give a painful sting.
”While we can’t know for sure the type of the jellyfish from looking at the photograph, most jellyfish found in the UK do not cause serious harm.
“However, we advise people avoid touching them and keep dogs under close control while enjoying our natural coastline.”
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