Scientists in South Korea have developed autonomous robots designed to kill jellies by the thousands. These floating ocean drones are given the GPS coordinates of a jelly bloom, and then move through in a synchronized formation. The propeller blades draw… Read More ›
This beautiful picture of moon jellies was posted on jellywatch.org this month, and was taken near Plantation Key in the Florida Keys. According to the jellywatcher “there are hundreds of these jellies this time of year. Other types are also showing… Read More ›
On Friday morning I received an email that started like this: Dear MBL-ers For your information we can confirm that specimens of Portuguese man o’ wars in the waters in the vicinity of Woods Hole. This species, known as Physalia physalia, is… Read More ›
Everywhere. When you go to the beach, you’re not swimming in ocean water, your swimming in ocean water plus the sperm and eggs of millions of sea animals. Many species, jellies included, are broadcast spawners. With few exceptions, they don’t… Read More ›
Black and white photography has an elegance to it that I deeply adore. Below are some favorites from a Saturday afternoon stroll around the internet. Hope you enjoy!
