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Swimmers Urged to Watch Out for 'Purple Meanie' Jellyfish at Jersey Shore

Officials said the mauve stinger is native to local waters but can move closer to shore, increasing swimmer encounters and stings.

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A type of Jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or "purple meany," has been moving along the New Jersey coast.

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Swimmers urged to watch out for 'purple meanie' jellyfish at Jersey Shore

A type of Jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or "purple meany," has been moving along the Jersey Shore, and stinging multiple swimmers.

·Philadelphia, United States
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Swimmers urged to watch for 'purple meany' jellyfish at Jersey beaches

A swarm of jellyfish along the Jersey Shore is being blamed for an increase in swimmer stings during the final days before school starts.

·New York, United States
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abc 7 NY broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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