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What’s behind jellyfish ‘blooms’ and are there actually more of them?

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Video. Are jellyfish taking over the ocean?

Updated: 8 November 2024 - 12:41 GMT+1

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Swarms of jellyfish near Mediterranean beaches were worrying local authorities and tourists during summer 2024. But are these animals increasing in numbers?

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