Invasive Jellyfish In Jersey Waters Sinks The Shore Paddle Until Next Year

The invasive, clinging jellyfish which invaded Jersey waters earlier this year has led to the cancellation of the Shore Paddle 2016 until next year, according to Clean Ocean Action and the Shore Paddle Committee.

"Unfortunately, the most abundant population in NJ has been documented in the Shrewsbury River, where there have been a few recent cases of individuals being stung and harmed by the jellyfish," according to the group's Facebook page. "To ensure the safety of all paddlers and event-goers, Clean Ocean Action and the Shore Paddle Committee have decided to postpone the Shore Paddle until the spring of 2017, according to the group's Facebook page.

On Sunday, the board of the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association also announced it would be cancelling its River Rangers youth program this year due to the jellyfish, as well as Navesink River pollution, according to a report on nj.com.

A fisherman in Point Pleasant first discovered the unwelcome invaders in early June.
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