Are there jellyfish in Key West, FL?

In the Florida Keys, there is one ocean creature likely to pose a threat that may not immediately occur to you, and that's the jellyfish. These gelatinous creatures, many with orb-like bell bodies and stinging tentacles, have a sneaky way of ruining a day at the beach. read more

Yes, Portuguese Man of War, with the pinky blue baloons on top. They drag looooong tentacles with nematocysts, stinging cells that hurt very badly. Read up on google. read more

In the Florida Keys, there is one ocean creature likely to pose a threat that may not immediately occur to you, and that’s the jellyfish. These gelatinous creatures, many with orb-like bell bodies and stinging tentacles, have a sneaky way of ruining a day at the beach. read more

We were there in July and never saw a single jellyfish, and believe me, I am ALWAYS on the lookout for them. They freak me out! Your snorkel/dive guide will know if there is a current problem, as will the attendants at the beaches. read more