Rare mauve stinger jellyfish spotted at Jersey Shore
MANASQUAN, N.J. -- Some rare purple jellyfish have been spotted at the Jersey Shore.
A beach-goer snapped photos and video of the mauve stinger in Manasquan on Monday.
The jellyfish has a globe-shaped umbrella covered in orange-brown warts. Its long, thin tentacles hang down from around the bell, reaching up to 9 feet.
They can glow brightly at night if disturbed.
If you spot them, don't get too close. Wildlife experts say this species can pack a powerful sting.
