Jellyfish Swarms Bring Stinging End to Summer on East Coast

0 August 19, 2026 12:30

Summer is drawing to an end but large swarms of jellyfish are turning up along some popular spots on the East Coast, bringing a stinging end to the season for beachgoers. Experts say a hotter season coupled with drought have created the perfect conditions for jellyfish to flourish in the Chesapeake Bay. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

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