Hundreds of jellyfish have been washing up on a well-known South Wales beach.
Every few feet along the sand at Cefn Sidan, near Pembrey Country Park, you’ll find jellyfish of all shapes and sizes, some with a beautiful blue colour.
Many people have been using the spectacle for photo opportunities.
Bernie Woodley, from Northampton, is on holiday in the area: “The sun was out on our first day of being here, the obvious place to go with our seven-year-old, Maya, was the beach.
“We were completely blown away by the size of the jellyfish and the amount of them that were spread out along the beach.
“Needless to say, swimming for us was a no.”
Earlier in the week, hundreds of harmless Barrel Jellyfish washed up at Cefn Sidan, the eight-mile stretch of sand that runs past Pembrey Country Park near Burry Port.
The beach at Pembrey has been a hotspot for jellyfish spotting before. In May hundreds of different species were found on the sand there .
Jellyfish travel in large groups and are taken by strong currents, which is why they often end up stranded on beaches.
The types of jellyfish that wash up on Welsh beaches are usually harmless but if you are stung the NHS has some advice.
The sting should be washed with seawater rather than fresh water and any barbs removed with tweezers or the side of a credit card (being careful not to touch the stings.)
Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn’t pee on a jellyfish sting, put vinegar on it or apply ice.
If there is a lifeguard or first aider on the beach it is best to ask for their help first.
