Here’s what the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recommends if you find a sea creature washed ashore at the beach.

and several Portuguese man-of-wars (a jellyfish relative with a painful sting) have washed ashore in South Carolina. Although these invertebrates can be frightening, they're also fascinating and ...

Both lion’s mane jellyfish, which are more commonly found in South Carolina during the colder months, and men-of-war are venomous species that can sting even after the animal is dead.