Western European Tourism

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Western Europe

• Belgium/France/Germany/Monaco/Netherlands

               Season - Early Spring (very rare blooms)

               Types of Jellies

               There are several species of jellyfish that can be found in the coastal waters of Belgium,

                including:

1. Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This species is commonly found in the North Sea and is one of the most abundant jellyfish in Belgian waters. It has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell and long, delicate tentacles.
2. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): This jellyfish is not commonly found in Belgian waters, but can be occasionally spotted along the coast. It is known for its long, stinging tentacles that can cause a painful and sometimes dangerous sting.
3. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This species is a type of sea nettle and is occasionally found in Belgian waters. It has a distinctive, circular bell and long, stinging tentacles.
4. By-the-Wind Sailor (Velella velella): This species is a type of jellyfish-like creature that is commonly found in the open ocean and can be carried into Belgian waters by strong winds. It has a small, triangular float and stinging tentacles.

               It is important to note that the species of jellyfish found in Belgian waters can vary from

               year to year and from location to location, depending on environmental conditions and

               ocean currents. Additionally, the presence of jellyfish in the water does not necessarily

               mean that they will be abundant or that they will pose a significant threat to beachgoers

               or swimmers.

• France

 France, with its long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, has a diverse range of jellyfish species that can be found in its coastal waters. Some of the commonly encountered species include:

1. Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This species is widely distributed in the waters around France and is one of the most abundant jellyfish in the country. It has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell and long, delicate tentacles.
2. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This species is a type of sea nettle and is occasionally found in French waters. It has a distinctive, circular bell and long, stinging tentacles.
3. Blue Jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii): This species is found in the waters around France and is known for its large size and intense blue coloration. It has a bell that can reach up to one meter in diameter and long, stinging tentacles.
4. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): This jellyfish is not commonly found in French waters, but can be occasionally spotted along the coast. It is known for its long, stinging tentacles that can cause a painful and sometimes dangerous sting.

• Germany

 Germany, with its long coastline on the North Sea, has a range of jellyfish species that can be found in its coastal waters. Some of the commonly encountered species include:

1. Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This species is widely distributed in the waters around Germany and is one of the most abundant jellyfish in the country. It has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell and long, delicate tentacles.
2. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This species is a type of sea nettle and is occasionally found in German waters. It has a distinctive, circular bell and long, stinging tentacles.
3. Blue Jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii): This species is found in the waters around Germany and is known for its large size and intense blue coloration. It has a bell that can reach up to one meter in diameter and long, stinging tentacles.
4. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): This jellyfish is not commonly found in German waters, but can be occasionally spotted along the coast. It is known for its long, stinging tentacles that can cause a painful and sometimes dangerous sting.

• Monaco

 Monaco, being a small coastal country on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to a variety of jellyfish species. Some of the commonly encountered species in its waters include:

1. Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This species is widely distributed in the waters around Monaco and is one of the most abundant jellyfish in the country. It has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell and long, delicate tentacles.
2. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This species is a type of sea nettle and is occasionally found in the waters around Monaco. It has a distinctive, circular bell and long, stinging tentacles.
3. Blue Jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii): This species is found in the waters around Monaco and is known for its large size and intense blue coloration. It has a bell that can reach up to one meter in diameter and long, stinging tentacles.
4. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): This jellyfish is not commonly found in the waters around Monaco, but can be occasionally spotted along the coast. It is known for its long, stinging tentacles that can cause a painful and sometimes dangerous sting.

• Netherlands

 The Netherlands is located on the North Sea coast, and as such, has a variety of jellyfish species that can be found in its waters. Some of the commonly encountered species in the Netherlands include:

1. Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This species is widely distributed in the waters around the Netherlands and is one of the most abundant jellyfish in the country. It has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell and long, delicate tentacles.
2. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This species is a type of sea nettle and is occasionally found in the waters around the Netherlands. It has a distinctive, circular bell and long, stinging tentacles.
3. Blue Jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii): This species is found in the waters around the Netherlands and is known for its large size and intense blue coloration. It has a bell that can reach up to one meter in diameter and long, stinging tentacles.
4. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): This jellyfish is not commonly found in the waters around the Netherlands, but can be occasionally spotted along the coast. It is known for its long, stinging tentacles that can cause a painful and sometimes dangerous sting.