@jake.pnwAug 27, 2026 · 1:05 · original sound
These Two Jellyfish Couldn’t Be More Different! 🪼 Moon jellyfish and lion’s mane jellyfish can both be found along the Oregon Coast, but they have some major differences in size, appearance, tentacles, and sting. Moon jellyfish are usually clear or translucent with a round bell and four distinct horseshoe-shaped structures visible near the center. They have relatively short, fine tentacles around the edge of their bell, and their sting is generally considered mild or unnoticeable to humans. Lion’s mane jellyfish are a completely different story. They can grow dramatically larger, with colors ranging from yellow and orange to deep red or brown. Beneath the bell are clusters of long tentacles containing thousands of stinging cells called nematocysts. Their sting can be much more noticeable and painful than a moon jelly’s. There’s also a huge difference in maximum size. Moon jellies generally stay relatively small, while lion’s mane jellyfish are among the largest jellyfish species in the world. Some exceptional individuals have been recorded with bells over 7 feet across and tentacles extending well over 100 feet. Both can wash ashore along the Pacific Northwest, and both can potentially sting even after washing up. What’s the biggest jellyfish you’ve ever seen at the beach? Disclaimer: This video is for educational, awareness, and beach safety purposes only. Jellyfish can still sting whether they are alive or not. Jacob Colvin is an experienced jellyfish identifier and handler. Never touch or handle a jellyfish unless you can safely and confidently identify it, and do not attempt what you see in my videos. #education #learning #animals #nature #jellyfish
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