NINE sightings of jellyfish have been reported along the Sussex coast this year.

The Marine Conservation Society has received reports of jellyfish at Birdham, Bosham, Brighton Marina, Hastings, Ferring, Lancing, Rye, Seaford and West Wittering.

The group is reporting a good year for jellyfish sightings this year, with more than 500 reports received by mid-July.

To report jellyfish sightings, visit www.mcsuk.org