Sea Turtles on Beaches and Food Chain Effects

There has been a significant spread along Tunisian beaches, especially in Gulf of Tunis and areas such as La Marsa and Gammarth, of a type of jellyfish known as the "White-Spotted Jellyfish." These jellyfish are considered invasive to the Mediterranean from the Pacific Ocean. Their presence puts pressure on marine food resources because they feed on zooplankton, which affects the entire food chain, threatens the reproduction of fish and crustaceans, and hampers fishing activities, especially given their repeated appearances since 2012. Although their sting is mild and not dangerous to humans, the association has called on citizens to report sightings by providing details of the location, number, and photos, to help track their spread and confirm their identification.

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