Stormy weather see increase in sightings of Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish along British coastline

An increase in sightings of Portuguese man o’war jellyfish has been recorded in a survey of marine wildlife along the UK coastline (Andy Reed/PA) (Picture: PA Media)

An increase in sightings of the Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, which can cause whip-like wounds from their stings, has been recorded in a survey of marine wildlife along the UK coastline.

Members of the public reported a total of 1,315 jellyfish sightings to the Marine Conservation Society for its annual review, including a two per cent increase in the man o’ war.