The wind patterns and ocean currents throughout winter and spring can cause Portuguese Man o' War to end up on our coast.

Anyone unfamiliar with the biology of the venomous Portuguese man-of-war would likely mistake it for a jellyfish. Not only is it not a jellyfish, it's not even an "it," but a "they." The ...

Answer: Very carefully! Portuguese man o’war are normally only seen when they turn up on our beaches, and in recent months the UK has seen a ‘plague’ of these strange creatures washing up.

People have been warned not to walk barefoot on Pembrokeshire beaches or touch Portuguese man o' war which have washed up. Sea Trust Wales said the species of siphonophore - a group of animals ...

Portuguese man-of-war are marooning themselves on South Florida’s beaches in high numbers this year, likely due to higher ...

Jensen Beach, FL - A surge of Portuguese man o’ war along Florida's Treasure Coast beaches has prompted warnings due to their painful stings and potential danger to beachgoers. Beach visitors ...

Portuguese Man O’War - a highly toxic species often mistaken for jellyfish - trigger immediate severe pain even after brief contact and can cause potentially fatal reactions, including breathing ...

Beachgoers and individuals engaged in coastal activities are urged to remain vigilant, as the Portuguese Man o’ War can still sting even after it is dead due to a reflex action of its tentacles ...

The number of Portuguese man o' war in Welsh seas has risen with reports of sightings in north and south Wales. Sea Trust Wales said the species of siphonophore - a group of animals related to ...