gregorybrown+FollowPresque Isle’s Beach 11 closed all summerBeach 11 at Presque Isle is off-limits for swimming for the rest of the season because E. coli levels just wouldn’t drop. The shallow water, lack of waves, and a big goose population made things worse, especially with July’s heat. Even though daily water tests were done, once the average bacteria count got too high, there was no turning back. Lifeguards have moved to other beaches, so if you’re heading out, check out the other swimming spots at the park. How do you feel about losing a favorite beach for the summer? #News #PresqueIsle #Beach1100Share
Michael Flores+FollowJellyfish surprise at Presque IsleSpotting a jellyfish in Presque Isle State Park’s freshwater is something most Erie locals never expect, but that’s exactly what happened at the Marina Lake docks. A rare freshwater jellyfish, barely the size of a nickel, was caught on camera by a summer intern—marking only the second time it’s ever been recorded in Erie County! Unlike their ocean cousins, these tiny hydrozoans don’t sting people, so there’s no need to worry if you see one. Have you ever come across something totally unexpected in our local waters? Let’s hear your stories! #Science #PresqueIsle #EriePA00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowJellyfish surprise at Presque IsleA rare freshwater jellyfish just made a surprise appearance at Presque Isle State Park’s Marina Lake, and it’s got everyone talking. These tiny creatures usually stay hidden as polyps on the lake bottom, but every once in a while, they transform into the classic jellyfish shape we all recognize. Thanks to a sharp-eyed intern from the Department of Environmental Protection, we get to see this unusual visitor up close. It’s not every day you spot something so unexpected in our local waters! Anyone else ever seen something this rare around here? #Science #PresqueIsle #Jellyfish10Share
robertjones+FollowTiny jellyfish surprise at Presque IsleA freshwater jellyfish, almost never seen in Erie County, just made a rare appearance at Presque Isle State Park! Spotted by a sharp-eyed intern, this little hydrozoan (not actually a fish!) is only about the size of a penny and totally harmless to people. The last time one was recorded in the area was back in 1999. These jellies are native to China but have quietly spread across the Northeast. It’s wild to think something so exotic could be swimming right in our backyard. Has anyone else ever spotted unusual wildlife around here? #News #PresqueIsle #EriePA00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowFreshwater jellyfish spotted at Presque IsleA rare freshwater jellyfish just made a surprise appearance at Presque Isle State Park, and it’s only the second time one’s ever been recorded in Erie County! These tiny creatures, native to China’s Yangtze River, usually hide out as polyps on the lake bottom, so catching one swimming is a big deal. Unlike their saltwater cousins, these jellyfish won’t sting you—they’re harmless to people. It’s wild to think such an unusual species is quietly living in our local waters. Anyone else ever spot something unexpected in the bay? Let’s hear your stories! #Science #PresqueIsle #EriePA10Share
Michelle York+FollowTiny jellyfish surprise at Presque IsleA rare freshwater jellyfish just made a splash at Presque Isle State Park, and it’s not something you see every day in Erie! Spotted by a sharp-eyed intern, this little hydrozoan—Craspedacusta sowerbyi—measures just a few millimeters across and doesn’t sting people. Native to China’s Yangtze River, it’s been found in the U.S. before, but sightings in Erie County are almost unheard of. It’s wild to think these tiny creatures could be drifting right under our noses. Has anyone else seen unusual wildlife around local lakes or parks lately? #Science #PresqueIsle #EriePA00Share
