Jellyfish invasion: Climate change blamed as swarm swamps Israeli coast

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Issued on: 26/07/2022 – 15:52Modified: 26/07/2022 – 15:54

A vast swarm of jellyfish has appeared off the coast of Haifa in Israel in recent days, turning beaches normally packed with summer bathers into no-go areas. Scientists say the phenomenon is a result of climate change and human impact on the marine ecosystem.