Possible Mauve Stinger Jellyfish Bloom in the Pagasetic Gulf (Greece).

Screenshot from video footage of Pelagia noctiluca in the Pagasetic Gulf.

Yesterday, Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd officially informed the Greek Ministry of Environment, NECCA, and the Volos Coast Guard about a possible new local emergence of Mauve Stinger jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) in the Pagasetic Gulf.

Given the strong stigma and collective memory of the prolonged jellyfish bloom from 2020 to 2023, we believe it is essential to act early, monitor closely, and provide timely, science-based information to the public and relevant authorities.

Our goal is to support local communities, marine users, and decision-makers with up-to-date data and responsible environmental reporting. We urge the public to remain calm, respect marine wildlife, and report any unusual sightings to us or local authorities.

📸 Have you seen jellyfish in the area?

Please upload your observations to iNaturalist:
👉 https://www.inaturalist.org/

Your photos and reports help us monitor the situation more effectively and contribute to real-time biodiversity tracking.

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