This crazy photo from the Yomiuri Shimbun shows a diver swimming amongst a swarm of giant jellyfish. These giant sea blobs, known as Echizen kurage (Nomura's jellyfish), inflict heavy damage on Japanese fisheries in the Sea of Japan each year.
This year's invasion appears to be in full swing. The number of jellyfish has risen dramatically off the coast of Maizuru in Kyoto prefecture since Typhoon No. 13 passed over the Sea of Japan in mid-September.
Thousands of the giant jellyfish, which can grow up to 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) in diameter and weigh up to 200 kg (440 lb), become caught in fixed fishing nets each year.
(See also: Chefs prepare for annual giant jellyfish invasion)
[Source: Yomiuri Shimbun]
taytay
alright i went parasailing the other day in panama city beach florida. when me my big sis got up 1200 feet i lookd down and it really looked like a pool of jellyfish and then the next day i got stumg how ironic RIGHT
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[]jo
i absolutly love jellyfish!
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Charlie
Jellyfish are absaloutly beautiful and they are mistreated and killed all because they sting.I think that is simply wrong and obama needs to put a stop to this........PRAISE THE LORD
[]big boy
i agree with jo they are so cool
[]death by taco
ARE YOU GUYS STUPID??!! Jellyfish are venemouse creature that easily kill humans.They are multiplying due to rising water temperatures.Venemous jellies live in hot places.They like hot water so they multiply.If they feel threatened they release all their sperm/eggs into the water so they keep increasing.If you would like more info go on youtube and look up "Jellyfish invasion".You might see it on discovery channel sometimes.
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