Sciences & Avenir – 1 July 2026 – Article by Laetitia Maouchi
An interview with our colleague Delphine Thibault (AMU MIO).
Hundreds of jellyfish were spotted on the beaches of Calvados last weekend, providing a sight that was as surprising as it was impressive. Whilst the heatwave may have been cited as a possible cause, scientists favour another explanation: favourable sea currents that have driven these creatures towards the coast.
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Jellyfish washed up on a beach in Ouistreham, Calvados, France – Photo credit: Anis Chara