Masses of jellyfish on E. China beaches

Vast numbers of jellyfish have been washed up along 5,000 meters of beach in east China's Yantai city.

Vast numbers of jellyfish have been washed up along 5,000 meters of beach in east China's Yantai city. They range from 10 centimeters to 20 centimeters in diameter and seem to belong to the same species.

Local fishermen say jellyfish gather in August to reproduce, and because they don't swim very well, they tend to ride on the currents, ending up stranded on the beach.

It's not yet clear why so many are being washed up this year. But there's speculation that it may have been caused by pollution. Coast guards are warning visitors not to eat the jellyfish because they may be toxic.