Around mid-August, a massive swarm of spotted jellyfish (*Mastigias papua*) appeared at a boat landing near the Maizuru City Hall (in Kitasui, Maizuru City), attracting the attention of locals and tourists alike. City officials and captains of fishing boats using the landing described the scene as unprecedented, prompting speculation that climate change might be the cause.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
