A large number of jellyfish have been pictured washed up on an Irish beach.
The bloom of jellyfish are seen nestled in the sand on Termonfeckin Beach in Co Louth.
The animals, which are mostly made up of water, generally die quickly once they have washed up.
However, the public should note that they can still sting if physically contacted.
Last August, an increased number of lion’s mane jellyfish were spotted on the west coast of Ireland.
While these creatures are usually confined to the east coast, this strange phenomenon has been attributed to a major change in Ireland’s natural environment.
More lion’s mane jellyfish have been recorded on the west coast by the National Biodiversity Data Centre this year in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, and Kerry compared to cuckoos.
The lion’s mane jellyfish are huge sea creatures and can be sometimes dangerous.
Although their stings aren’t considered fatal, they can cause a lot of pain.
