From Maltatoday
An unexpected number of jellyfish in Maltese waters over the past few weeks was caused by the fact that the sea temperature went down to 14.6°C during the first two weeks of March, marine biologist Alan Deidun told MaltaToday.
Temperature changes in the sea affect the development of many species, including that of jellyfish.
“In this particular case, we’re talking about the mauve stinger jellyfish, which is one of the most commonly sighted jellyfish in Malta,” Deidun explained.
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