Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Records: Vineyard Haven, Marthas Vineyard/MA/Vineyard Haven (Sumner et al. 1913); Muskkeget Island/MA/Vineyard Sound (Sumner et al. 1913)
Geographic Extent
Martha’s Vineyard/MASengekontacket Pond, (1960s, Govindarajan and Carman 2015, severe stings reported); Oak Bluffs, Marthas Vineyard/MA/Farm Pond (2006, Friends of Farm Pond 2012); Menemsha, Marthas Vineyard/MA/Menemsha Pond (Vineyard Haven, Friends of Farm Pond 2012); Marthas Vineyard/MA/Vineyard Haven (Sumner et al. 1913); Muskeget Island/MA/Vineyard Sound (Sumner et al. 1913); Martha’s Vineyard/MA/Stonewall Pond (2011, Govindarajan and Carman 2015, severe stings reported); Martha’s Vineyard/MA/Farm, Sengekontacket, Edgartiwn Great Ponds (2018, Carman et al. 2019)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Oyster Accidental |
| Alternate | Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster) |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Health | |
| This medusa has stung researches working in Farm Pond and Menemsha Pond, Martha's Vineyard, MA (Friends of Farm Pond 2011; Govindarajan and Carman 2015). | ||