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(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) It took me two trips to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to finally get this shot. These are amazing jellyfish in their beauty and especially in how gracefully they swim together. It appears to be a slow and graceful dance. I found them fascinating and, it turned … Read More

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) There is a relatively new jellyfish exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was amazing to be in this part of it. There were a series of these beautifully lit, tall, cylindrical tanks each housing many Moon Jellies. The room was dark and, perhaps, had a … Read More

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) One of my favorite jellyfish at the aquarium are the Purple-striped Jellies because of how gracefully they swim through the tank. You could easily set their movement to music as a graceful ballet dance. I encourage you to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It’s unique and … Read More

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) The Spotted Jelly (Medusa moteada) lives in the shallow lagoons and bays of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They’re small and can grow to lengths of 1 foot with a bell diameter of about 4 inches. Below the bell are its little mouth-arms that are covered … Read More