Imagine drifting through the ocean, surrounded by creatures so alien and ancient that they predate dinosaurs, trees, and even ...

Some types of polyps grow into large, shrub-like structures. When conditions are right, these polyps bloom and release baby ...

Hundreds of jellyfish threaten to shut down an Israeli power plant every summer. In recent years, several other power plants around the world have faced the same threat. More from Science Hundreds ...

Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth, found in all the world's oceans and serve as valuable model systems for ...

In other parts of the world, swarms of jellyfish have menaced swimmers and clogged fishing nets. In 2006, beaches in Italy and Spain were closed because of a bloom of jellyfish known as mauve ...

However, sometimes huge masses of jellyfish, known as blooms, occur. These are the result of an explosion in a jellyfish population. Human influence is often involved in this phenomenon. For instance, ...

Jellyfish, often found washed ashore or trapped between rocks, are a good example. Even if they appear harmless, these special sea creatures will surprise you with how quickly they sting — even ...

Under the heading of 'Review of Jellyfish Blooms in the Mediterranean and Black Sea', the reports points out that fish stocks had still not recovered from a surge in the mauve-coloured Pelagia ...

Jellyfish blooms are an issue for many countries. Not only Korea but also other countries have been battling rising numbers. Korea has tried various countermeasures, but no innovative or totally ...