Jellyfish Season Has Begun
It's that time of year again, so watch where you swim—or walk.
Swarms of jellyfish, or sea nettles, have returned in full force to the Chesapeake Bay, according to reports from local environmentalists. The migration of jellyfish throughout the Chesapeake Bay can be seen in a real-time forecasting chart hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This season is expected to spike, but so far the jellyfish projections are on par with previous years, according to Sandy Point State Park Ranger Kenny Hartman. Hartman said the state park, which doubles as a popular beach, has just started getting reports and sightings of jellyfish. "It's not bad right now, but it will get worse as the salinity in the water gets higher, especially because of the lack of rain," Hartman said. When it rains, …
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