Cnidarians Pins and Buttons

Scientists believe that with the current rate of fishing and vast areas rapidly being degraded due to habitat destruction ~ that jellyfish have become the dominant predator within the oceans. Our OCEANS may soon turn to JELLY if we don't do something soon..! The many problems associated with such situation are an increase in potential deaths due to "STINGERS" ~ some jellyfish such as the box jelly being highly venomous ~ a reverse energy yield up the food chain due to high fish protein content being consumed and being turned into 'lower energy' Jellies! In essence ~ the JELLIES are rapidly raping fish protein from the OCEAN. The fish PROTEIN which we depend upon...! Another incidental problem is that its believed that as Je...

Golden jellyfish that roam the seas and explore their area.

Orange Coral, polypes Astroides (animals, cnidarians)

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). Lion's mane jellyfish are the largest known species of jellyfish. They can reach over 2 metres across with tentacles of around 30 metres long, containing millions of nematocysts (stinging cells). They range from Arctic waters to the coasts of Florida, USA, and Mexico.

Egg-yolk jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica). This jellyfish is found in cool waters across the world. It feeds on gelatinous zooplankton and smaller jellyfish, which become ensnared in its tentacles. Photographed in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). Lion's mane jellyfish are the largest known species of jellyfish. They can reach over 2 metres across with tentacles of around 30 metres long, containing millions of nematocysts (stinging cells). They range from Arctic waters to the coasts of Florida, USA, and Mexico. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia.

A cute cartoon kawaii jellyfish smiles at you. A cute cartoon design for all lovers of the cuddly jellyfish.

A cute cartoon kawaii jellyfish smiles at you. A cute cartoon design for all lovers of the cuddly jellyfish.

the last stage in the jelly life cycle

Blue blubber jellies--now in your home. And on YOU!