Having spent half a million Euros on a campaign to improve beach safety, the regional Government of Majorca is asking local coastal councils to play their part. The problem of jellyfish, which some are expecting to find their way closer to the shore this year, is receiving additional attention. The authorities are hoping to implement a type of early warning system, where anyone making sightings out at sea is being encouraged to contact the emergency authorities on the island, who will communicate with local beach management teams to provide warnings for holidaymakers.

These warnings will take the form of special flags which will be taken down once any threat has subsided. The authorities are also issuing public information leaflets, to advise bathers how to react should anyone be stung. Despite all the preparations the authorities are keen not to cause any undue concern or exaggerate the threat. This is not the first time nor will it be the last time jellyfish will be spotted around the Balearic coastlines, it is just that the authorities realise they can be better prepared and are investing money into doing exactly that. Jellyfish normally live up to 50 miles offshore. It is thought that warmer weather attracts the jellyfish into coastal waters, probably due to the lack of cooling river waters running into the sea.

It has already been reported that the Government had come to an agreement with local the fishermen's association to dedicate boats to scanning the coasts for jellyfish during the months of July and August.