Latest Blog Article: Gelatinous marine organisms from the Azores

It's very common for swimmers to have their baths in the sea interrupted by the presence of jelly-like organisms. Some of these gelatinous creatures are known as jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis), and salp (Salpa sp). These organisms can live in the sea, in the water column or on the surface, and can have different shapes, sizes, and colors. They are very common in the sea and on the beaches of the Azores, especially during spring and summer.