The Jellyfish

Jellyfish, or sea jellies, are extraordinary sea creatures of which there are over 2,000 different species including moon jellies, sea nettles, and lion's mane jellyfish. Their exceptional appearances and means of moving, protection, and reproduction mean we have a lot to learn from them.

• Jellyfish mucus is being studied to help fight ocean pollution learn more
• The bioluminescent effect of jellyfish has been replicated to aid in studies of genetics
• High-grade collagen that is suitable for medical use can be extracted from jellyfish