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 reports more than 500 sightings nationwide by mid-July.

To report a sighting, visit www.mcsuk.org.