A large infestation of lion's mane jellyfish has drifted around Nepisiguit Bay since arriving earlier than usual this season. Lion's mane jellyfish are regular visitors to Nepisiguit Bay, but this summer has been unusual on three counts, said Bittner. The first day she was out swimming, during a heat wave in June, Bittner caught sight of a large jellyfish swimming next to her. Lion's mane jellyfish tentacles shoot a barb that contains venom, which can sting even if the jellyfish is dead. The lion's mane jellyfish is actually a cold-water species.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2020 10:00 UTC