Jellyfish and red tide in El Salvador

Description and Comments

After algal bloom (Cochlodinium polykrikoides), jellyfish (Chyrsaora sp. and at least one more) showed up in eastern beaches. Cold sea water occurred (-2 to -1 oC anomaly) as well as northwards winds and currents. Al least 200 people were stung without fatalities during holidays. Cold water only embraced the eastern part of the country according to satellite images.

Type of organism

Jellyfish

Quantity

100

Latitude

12.94

Longitude

-88.02