"Fun Facts: Jellyfish Edition"

1. Jellyfish can be food In many Asian countries, jellyfish are considered a delicacy! Certain species, like Rhopilema esculentum, are harvested, processed, and served in dishes such as jellyfish salad. They’re prized for their crunchy texture rather than taste, and are often soaked in vinegar or sesame oil. Some researchers are even exploring jellyfish as a sustainable protein source for the future! 2. Glowing in the Dark Some jellyfish can glow in the dark! This bioluminescence helps them distract predators, attract mates, or camouflage with moonlight. The moon jellyfish even shines in colors like blue, green, or purple! 3. Jellyfish have a high water content A jellyfish is about 95–98% water, which explains their soft, gelatinous appearance and why they disintegrate so quickly when washed ashore. This high water content also helps them float effortlessly and drift along ocean currents with minimal energy use. 4. Carnivorous Diet Jellyfish eat plankton, small fish, and even other jellies, using their venomous tentacles to paralyze prey. Some can even consume prey larger than themselves! 5. They can sting even after death Watch out for jellyfish on the beach — even when they’re dead, their stinging cells can still fire! Just touching their tentacles can trigger a sting, so it’s best to admire from a distance. Video by Peter & Xiao Harris from Pixabay Video by marioosh from Pixabay Video by Markus Kammermann from Video by Gema Aisyiyah from Pixabay Video by Ola Noble from Pixabay Video by Thammy D. from Pixabay Video by Christian Bodhi from Pixabay https://www.tiktok.com/@dbrainfuel https://www.instagram.com/dbrainfuel/ https://www.youtube.com/@d-brainfuel https://www.facebook.com/people/D-Brain-Fuel/61574529035003/