How afraid should we be of Scotland's jellyfish?
As Scotland enters peak jellyfish season, experts explain that rising sea temperatures and ocean currents are driving the increase in sightings. While some beachgoers fear the creatures, marine biologists emphasize their role in the ecosystem and their status as mesmerizing, albeit stinging, inhabitants of the coast.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Claire Thomson BBC Scotland R.S. McLaren Photography July and August are peak months for jellyfish sightings in Scotland When scuba diver and underwater photographer Ross McLaren encountered a jellyfish for the first time, he said all he felt was "sheer terror".
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