Irish Salmon Farm Faces Likely Closure After Mass Jellyfish Attack

The Northern Salmon Co., LTD., based in Dublin, Ireland announced on Wednesday that a mass of jellyfish spanning 10 square miles descended on their salmon farm, killing 2 million dollars worth of fish.

The farm's Managing Director, John Russell said "The sea was red with these jellyfish and there was nothing we could do about, it, absolutely nothing."

Workers attempted to make their way through possibly millions of jellyfish in order to save the salmon, but to no avail, as they could not reach the cages due to the masses of jellyfish, a species called *Mauve Stingers*, or Pelagia Nocticula.

The farm's entire inventory was destroyed, which could potentially permanently close the business.

Experts suggest that the waters in which the incident took place are not typically indicative of this species, and the cause of their relocation to this area from Mediterranean waters is likely global warming.

Pelagia Noticula are known for exuding a warm purple glow, and as a general nuisance to swimmers and surfers along the Spanish and Italian coasts.

The Organic fish farm will likely receive aid from The UK Department of Agriculture.

The Northern Salmon Co., Ltd. employed 12 workers at the time of the disaster.