Jellyfish
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Mysterious blood-red jellyfish may be rare species unknown to science, researchers say
By Brandon Specktor published
NOAA researchers spotted a mysterious, blood-red jellyfish deep off the New England coast. It may be a new species unknown to science.
Translucent jellyfish, with fish trapped inside it, washes up on UK beach
By Harry Baker published
A beach walker in the U.K. recently stumbled across a dead compass jellyfish with a juvenile fish trapped inside its bell.
Why are thousands of stinging jellyfish crowding the Rhode Island coast?
By Laura Geggel published
Biologists aren't entirely sure why thousands of jellyfish are swarming by Rhode Island.
Millions of dead jellyfish are washing up around the world. 'The blob' could be to blame.
By Brandon Specktor published
Every few years, millions of by-the-wind sailor jellyfish wash up on beaches and die. What is causing so many of them to become stranded? The blob could be to blame.
Upside-down jellyfish release venom-filled 'bombs' in their snot
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The water surrounding upside-down jellyfish often stings to the touch, and now scientists know why.
Deep-Sea Explorers Find Rare Shapeshifting Jellyfish with a Prize Inside
By Brandon Specktor published
Part ghost, part plastic bag, all amazing.
Massive, Human-Size Jellyfish Stuns Divers Off the Coast of England
By Brandon Specktor published
The barrel jellyfish is named for its massive size and silly-looking head, but it's rare for researchers to get up close and personal with one. Two divers in the U.K. recently had the chance.
Dizzying Video Shows the Moment a Jellyfish Gets Caught in a Bubble Vortex
By Brandon Specktor published
Here's a jellyfish video with a twist … actually, make that 40 or 50 twists.
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