Hi all! Some of you may have read my post on a simple chemical method for inducing metamorphosis in a broad diversity of jelly species. In that post… Read more “A Guide for Aquarists: Using Chemicals to Grow Jellyfish in Captivity”
Category: Moon jellies (Aurelia spp.)
Could jellyfish help clean our seas?
This post is an idea post. It isn’t about the latest science (at least, not fully). Instead, it’s about a thought. Something I’ve been wondering about for… Read more “Could jellyfish help clean our seas?”
Celebrating two years of JellyBiologist with amazing jelly photos
Today marks the two year anniversary of JellyBiologist.com! To celebrate, I’ve pulled together some of the best jelly photos by underwater wildlife photographer Alexander Semenov. Enjoy!
Combining jellyfish with futuristic architecture
Like something right out of a Hollywood sci-fi: It’s a spherical jellyfish tank with water flowing around the sides. Well done Enoshima Aquarium. Well damn done. H/T… Read more “Combining jellyfish with futuristic architecture”
Scientists use electricity, drugs, to uncover the secret world of jellyfish
Jellyfish, most of the time, look nothing like jellyfish. They look like tiny little bread-crumb sized sea anemones. These “polyps”, as they’re technically (tragically?) called, can hide… Read more “Scientists use electricity, drugs, to uncover the secret world of jellyfish”
Jelly babies go to space, say it was “meh, kinda sucky”
(This post first appeared at deepseanews.com) Why send jellies to space? Well, because it’s awesome (true for anything in space), but mostly because of little crystals jellies keep… Read more “Jelly babies go to space, say it was “meh, kinda sucky””
Beautiful moon jellies off the Florida coast
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… Read more “Beautiful moon jellies off the Florida coast”
The moon jelly’s shocking family secret
Originally posted on deepseanews.com by moi. The moon jelly: with its eye-catching looks and mild sting it is a favorite among aquarists, a rising novelty pet, and… Read more “The moon jelly’s shocking family secret”
Are jellyfish on the rise? Not in Sweden
I love jellies, and it breaks my heart that so many people assume the world is now a beautiful place for jellies to live, because in many… Read more “Are jellyfish on the rise? Not in Sweden”
Richard Satava’s Glass jellyfish
When it comes to beautiful glass sculpture, Richard Satava is a master. Take a gander at some of these beautiful sculptures, next to real life look alikes:
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