Strange ghost jellyfish discovered in Antarctica

A strange discovery was made in early 2022 by the Viking cruise line operator, as he discovered in Antarctica jellyfish ghost giant.

Giant stygiojellyfish is one of the largest invertebrate predators of the depths The researchers calculated that the jellyfish were longer than 16 feet (5 meters), and one of them reached at least 33 feet (10 m) in length, according to a study published Jan. 30 in the journal. polar research.

A new study describes direct sightings of three different jellyfish during scuba diving off the Antarctic Peninsula.

“With every observation, the jellyfish appears to be swimming slowly, pulsing slightly with its bell for movement,” said Daniel Moore, lead researcher. “They didn’t seem to show any interest in the lights of the submersible or in reacting to our presence.”

Jellyfish have been seen at depths of 260 feet (80 m), 285 feet (87 m), and 920 feet (280 m). Giant ghost jellyfish are mostly found below 3,280 feet (1,000 m) but are found higher in the Southern Ocean or Southern Ocean. It is not yet known why they hang out in the relatively shallow waters around Antarctica.