From Prof. Alan Deidun’s Facebook Post
The cigar jellyfish (Olindias phosphorica) makes its first appearance this summer……spotted at Ghadira….the species inflicts a mild sting only, which is best treated with vinegar in this case (consult page 5 of our online jellyfish sting treatment booklet – https://oceania.research.um.edu.mt/jell…/docs/firstaid.pdf); besides Ghadira, the species is also common in bays like San Tumas and, prior to the 1980s, this was the most common jellyfish species in Maltese waters, before it was eclipsed by the mauve stinger…….thanks to Kurt Agius for this photo and report……Spot the Jellyfish campaign…..
