Jellyfish

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Newly discovered jellyfish is a 24-eyed weirdo related to the world's most venomous marine creature
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers named the newfound species Tripedalia maipoensis, after Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong, where they discovered the transparent critter.

Alien-like giant phantom jellyfish spotted in frigid waters off Antarctica
By Patrick Pester published
Cruise liner guests encountered giant phantom jellyfish off the coast of Antarctica while diving in submersibles, a new study finds.

Thousands of cannonball jellyfish wash ashore after swarming North Carolina’s Outer Banks
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Thousands of cannonball jellyfish washed ashore along North Carolina beaches during a red drum spawning event.

Thousands of jellyfish swarm near Israel, mesmerizing images reveal
By Jamie Carter published
Cameras on drones recently captured aerial images of nomad jellyfish as they swarmed by the thousands in coastal waters near Israel.

Largest crown jellyfish ever discovered is a blood red, saucer-like weirdo
By Brandon Specktor published
New crown jelly species from Monterey Bay looks like a scarlet alien saucer

Scientists inserted disco 'strobe lights' into jellyfish to see how they function without brains
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists genetically modified jellyfish in order to make their neurons light up.

Giant 'phantom jellyfish' that eats with mouth-arms spotted off California coast
By Ben Turner published
The rare creature has only been spotted roughly 100 times since its discovery in 1899.

Photo trickery captures ethereal jellyfish 'ballet' in Spanish lake
By Harry Baker published
The photo, titled 'Medusa Ballet,' was recently announced as the overall winner at the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.
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