Beachgoers in south-west England warned to avoid portuguese man o'war

Marine experts say jellyfish-like creatures that have washed up in Cornwall and the Scilly Islands can inflict a very painful and potentially fatal stingMarine experts have warned beachgoers to avoid jellyfish-like portuguese man o'war that have washed up in south-west England, as they can inflict a very painful and potentially fatal sting.The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said it had verified half a dozen photos submitted by members of the public from beaches in Cornwall and the Scilly Islands, but the oceanic creatures could soon appear across a much wider area based on previous strandings. Continue reading...