Dead jellyfish litter the Mexican coast.

(HTV) - Dead jellyfish are swarming the beaches in the upstream lagoon area of ​​Tehuantepec Bay, Oaxaca state, Mexico. Authorities issued a warning on May 20.

Local fishermen report that over the past few days they have noticed dead jellyfish washing ashore in large numbers at Santa Maria Xadani. According to a biologist, the cause may be a sudden increase in sea water temperature.

Dead jellyfish swarm the beaches in the upstream lagoon area of ​​Tehuantepec Bay, Oaxaca state, Mexico.

According to marine biologist Francisco Javier Lopez, this phenomenon most likely stems from changes in sea water temperature. Previously, the water was quite cold, but it has now warmed significantly, causing the jellyfish to move further inland. Combined with weather from the south and high tides in the lagoon, the jellyfish have spread throughout the entire area, reaching close to the shore and unable to return to the sea.

Local fishermen report that in recent days, they have repeatedly observed large numbers of dead jellyfish washing ashore in Santa Maria Xadani.

Jellyfish are impacting fishermen's incomes. Instead of shrimp and fish, their nets are catching only jellyfish. Some are also concerned that if the dead jellyfish are not disposed of, they will become a source of pollution, affecting the ecosystem.

According to the Oaxaca state government, the jellyfish belongs to the species Stomolophus meleagris, commonly known as the "bullet jellyfish". The civil defense agency is urging people to avoid swimming in the area and not to touch the jellyfish.

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Source: https://htv.vn/sua-chet-ngap-bo-bien-mexico-222260522101318378.htm