Surfer Encounters Compass Jellyfish in North Devon
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- Jess, a young surfer, and a friend went surfing at her local beach in North Devon on a scorching hot day, partnering up to carry their boards — hers coral-coloured, his blue — down to the water
- The cool water at the beach was full of jellyfish, which Jess described as a 'jellyfish party' clustering around their surfboards
- The compass jellyfish, one of the species present in the water that day, should be avoided, according to information Jess and her friend found out after the outing
Why it matters: A young surfer's close swim with multiple jellyfish species off North Devon — and the post-surf discovery that compass jellyfish should be avoided — is a practical nudge for beachgoers to learn which jellyfish species populate their local waters before paddling out.
