The tentacles of a Lion Mane jellyfish can grow over 30m in length making them one of the longest animals on Earth 🪼 A gentle reminder that stinger season is around the corner for the waters of the Northern Great Barrier Reef, where jellyfish like the Lion's Mane will be more common especially from November onward. We always recommend wearing stinger suits (or a wetsuit) year-round, as you never know if a jellyfish might arrive earlier in the season. Plus, it's a great way to protect against th

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Swamp Melbourne Beaches Carnivorous lion’s mane jellyfish, which can grow up to one metre across, have found a new home in the waters of Melbourne’s beaches. Pools of the creatures have been spotted all the way from Altona to Edithvale, making swimmers second guess getting in the water. Heavy La Nina rainfall is thought to have increased nutrient levels in the water, boosting population numbers. The jellyfish use their tentacles to sting and catch small fish, crustaceans an