For the island of Majorca jellyfish are not normally a big problem. Most visitors to the beaches there will never see a jellyfish but at certain times of year and in particular sea conditions they can be more frequent. In an attempt to reduce the risk, the Balearic Ministry for Agriculture and Fisheries has recruited the services of the Balearic Federation of Fishing Fleets to help control jellyfish numbers.

During the months of July and August sixteen trawlers will monitor the coastlines around Majorca and the other islands in the Balearics looking for and catching jellyfish. The creatures tend to move into warmer waters during this time of year and can be swept up onto beaches by onshore winds. By catching any shoals that are close to the shoreline the authorities predict that the threat will be reduced and therefore improve the holiday experience for visitors to the islands.

The varieties of jellyfish found around Majorca are not particularly dangerous, although some people are fightened of them. There are two common species, one of which has a mild sting, the other being slightly stronger, but neither are serious and the effects will quickly wear off, especially if treated correctly.