Bluebottle tentacles can sting even after the jellyfish has died. Photo: NZ HeraldSightings of bluebottle jellyfish at Nelson holiday hotspots have led Nelson City Council to warn people about the risks of stepping on them. When there is more plant plankton, there’s more animal plankton, which means you get more shrimps and things – and jellyfish feed on those small crustaceans." Bluebottle jellyfish are common in the summer months. If your dog eats a jellyfish, go straight to the vet as the sting could cause swelling in its throat.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 22, 2023 01:57 UTC