There’s nothing quite like sitting in from of a tank full of jellies, watching their peaceful rhythmic movements as the time slips quietly by. For most of us, such… Read more “Live jelly cam”
Month: March 2013
It can’t be your day every day, dear cannonball jelly
Some days your the star player: And some days your the ball: Happy hump day from JellyBiologist!
A real life jelly romance
Most jellies release eggs and sperm into the water as they swim, which means males and females never have a chance to meet. But one box jelly… Read more “A real life jelly romance”
Myths and facts about jellyfish stings
The famous line uttered by Joe from Friends echoes down through jelly lore: But is that really all it takes? Does urine really help with a jellyfish sting? From… Read more “Myths and facts about jellyfish stings”
Mauve stinger jelly, up close and personal
(Have you seen a mauve stinger? Please let me know! jellybiologist *at* gmail *dot* com) The mauve stinger jelly is one of my favorite jelly species, but it… Read more “Mauve stinger jelly, up close and personal”
What does jellyfish taste like?
The first time I saw jellyfish on a menu I thought it was slang for something else. Like dragon noodles. Clearly you are not ordering noodles made out… Read more “What does jellyfish taste like?”
Jellyfish video: The giant red jellyfish; there is so much left to be discovered
The giant red jelly Tiburonia granrojo lives in the “midwater”– a huge black space that stretches from the edge of the warm sunlit surface, to the cold abyssal floor. George… Read more “Jellyfish video: The giant red jellyfish; there is so much left to be discovered”
