DNA samples of jellyfish that washed up on several beaches across the southern and western coasts of Sri Lanka have been gathered for analysis by the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA).

NARA Scientist Upul Liyanage said the DNA samples were taken to determine the specific species of jellyfish.

He also added that  the jelly fish invasion was gradually reducing.

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