Why are jellyfish so bad in Florida right now?

Why are there so many jellyfish in Florida right now? Until a shift in the weather comes with rainfall and a northern wind, Wehrhahn said the jellyfish will stick around. Jellyfish can move up and down in a water current column but are not strong enough to fight it.



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The Jellyfish Season in Miami can start as early as May and last until October. The biggest jellyfish jamboree happens around August or September. They're like that uninvited guest who overstays their welcome at the party. But remember, they're not here to ruin your fun.

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Jellyfish are common in Florida, but they are not everywhere all of the time. I have been swimming in the Gulf of Mexico for my whole life and I've never been stung by a jellyfish. If you keep your eyes open they are easy to avoid. Sometimes, in some locations, a large mass of jellyfish will “invade” the beach.

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The heaviest concentrations of jellyfish occur on the Atlantic Ocean side of Florida and in the Panhandle region on the Gulf coast. The lower Gulf Coast peninsula--from the Tampa area south to Marco Island--seems to have fewer jellyfish.

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Talk to lifeguards, local residents or officials with a local health department before swimming or diving in coastal waters, especially in areas where jellyfish are common. Avoid water during jellyfish season. Stay out of the water in jellyfish areas when jellyfish numbers are high.

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