Monday, March 21, 2011

J Is For Jellyfish

Oregon Coast Aquarium 7

It's time again for ABC Wednesday. If you aren't participating in ABC Wednesday, you are missing out on a lot of fun.

This week the letter is J. J is for jellyfish. Jellyfish are found in every ocean, from the surface to the deep sea. Here a a few photos I have taken of Jellyfish.

Oregon Coast Aquarium 6

In countries like Japan, Korea and China, it is considered a delicacy to eat Jellyfish. I don't think that I would eat them.

Oregon Coast Aquarium 8

In the Artic Sea, the North Atlantic Sea and Northern Pacific Ocean lives a Jellyfish that can grow to over 120 feet long. It is the Lion's Mane Jellyfish, the largest known Jellyfish in the world.

Here is a short video I have shot of Jellyfish



I hope you have enjoyed this weeks installment of ABC Wednesday. See you next week!

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22 comments:

  1. IndraniMarch 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful and mysterious!

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMarch 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    they look very pleasant, but they can cause harm, I hear.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. photowannabeMarch 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I am totally fascinated by jellyfish. They are so beautiful and mysterious looking. Love the video clip you added too.

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  4. ChristineMarch 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Tried to cook octopus at home once, tough, awful, I don't think I would try jellyfish either. Interesting post.

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  5. Sylvia KMarch 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    What a great post for the J Day, Richie! And they are beautiful! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  6. Leslie:March 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I am so impressed with your photos and your video! I would be frightened to get that close to them! I remember teaching kids all about these creatures when I was teaching Oceanography to 4th graders and they were fascinated by them. We watched a Bill Nye the Science Guy video and I have to say your photos and video are better than those ones were. Have a jolly good week,

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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  7. BetteyMarch 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I posted Jellyfish too!!! Great post :)

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  8. Tumblewords:March 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    They are fascinating but, like you, I think I'd avoid eating one (or even two)! :)

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  9. JoyMarch 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    No I wouldn't like one of those served on a plate, they are much prettier in the water, Beautiful photos. At certain times of the year Portuguese Man of War float in numbers through the sea channel here, amazing sight (from the safety of the bridge).

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  10. J.Rylie.CMarch 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Very interesting J.

    Please come and meet the J's in my Family, hope to see you around, thanks!

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  11. Pat - ArkansasMarch 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Super photos, Richard. You must have been nearer the jellyfish than I have any desire to be.

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  12. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I used to work over at Sea World a few years back and many a times I would take a short cut through the saltwater Aquarium after I gotten off from my post and then usually spend about 10 to 15 minutes watching the Jelly Fish, they swim so gracefully, and are very fasinating creatures to watch.

    I would think that eating Jelly fish would be rather slimy, no thank you not in my mouth.

    Enjoy your photos, they are great for the letter J post.

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  13. Su-sieee! MacMarch 23, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Gorgeous photos. I've eaten jellyfish. it's okay. Rather rubbery if not prepared right.

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  14. Shooting ParrotsMarch 23, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Great photos and an excellent video. The way those jellyfish move is hypnotising. Was the blue background there or did you add it later?

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  15. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...March 23, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh are those cool! My daughter and I were in England and went to visit a famous castle by the sea. The water around it was literally pink with jellyfish. This reminded me of that although your photos look surreal!
    Great post!
    Meryl
    http://departingthetext.blogspot.com

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  16. SandyCarlsonMarch 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Pretty amazing photos, Richard. Lyrical and lovely from a safe distance!

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  17. CarolaMarch 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Outstanding photos and a great video. Fascinating.
    While sailing in the Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea) the sea was full of Jellyfish, the bell was brown and hard. We found out it was Crambionella Orsini.

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  18. DawnTreaderMarch 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Eat them I would not, and it is no fun being in the sea together with them! ;)

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  19. Cezar and LéiaMarch 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    These pictures are beautiful! Very relaxing image for my mind in this end of the busy day here, thanks a lot!
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  20. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)March 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I love to watch 'em float around in an aquarium but baby, ya don't want to mess with 'em in the oceans water. Nasty little boogers they are!

    God bless ya and have a most amazin' day Man!!! :o)

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  21. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    another fantastic jellyfish post.
    cheers.

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  22. CildemerMarch 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Great entry with amazing shots! Don't like jellyfish much though!
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics;o)

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