Species of Jellyfish
Pelagia noctiluca - Stinger - This is the worst stinger of the whole Mediterranean, in terms of number of stung people. The stings can be very painful and can leave scars on the skin. The effects can persist even for a relatively long time. Most jellyfish stings in the western Mediterranean are from this species. - Habitat - In the early Eighties, Pelagia was abundant throughout the Mediterranean Sea, then it disappeared to reappear at more or less decadal intervals
