“Some training sessions are just more gangsta than others. Joking apart, this unusually warm weather is messing up with our ecosystems,” Neil stated on his socials. “We are currently in free fall and need to figure out a way to slow it down. It’s not normal for us to have so many jellyfish this time of the year. I’m scared to think of what summer is going to be like.”

Agius’s concerns are not unfounded. The warming of the seas due to climate change has disrupted the usual patterns of marine life, leading to a rise in jellyfish populations during periods when they are typically less abundant.

Warmer water temperatures provide an ideal environment for jellyfish to thrive and reproduce, extending their presence well into what should be their off-season.

Jellyfish are not just a nuisance for swimmers; they have far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems. Their increasing numbers can disrupt the balance of marine food webs, as they compete with fish and other marine organisms for food resources. This imbalance can have cascading effects, potentially impacting fish populations that are important for commercial fisheries.

Have you spotted any jellyfish this year?