Watch: Malta’s Beautifully Dangerous ‘Sea Snake’ Caught In Action
They may have raised some concern these past couple of days, but one thing’s for sure – Malta’s latest underwater invaders sure know how to strike a pose.
In recent days, the siphonophores have made the round on everyone’s social media – and this new video footage perfectly captures the alluring and captivating creature in motion.
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Although dangerous, the critter moves with grace – a smooth criminal.
The amalgamation of a snake and a jellyfish was reported all over Malta just a few days ago when renowned local marine biologist Alan Deidun warned the public of the creature, which is actually a colony of stinging cells known as a siphonophore.
The species has invaded all Maltese waters, with sightings in Ċirkewwa, Mistra, Birżebbuġa, and Marsaxlokk.
”The species in question could be Forskalia edwardsii and it can reach a total length of 10 metres,” Deidun says.
The close relative to the Portuguese Man o’War is almost transparent and stays close to the water’s surface.
Have you spotted one yet?
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