world jellyfish day
November 3 is World Jellyfish Day, what's special about jellyfish? Why set up a anniversary? - They have been alive on Earth for 500 million years, and that alone is enough to earn us human respect! Early ichthyosaurs and other giant reptiles dominated the oceans 250 million years ago, and jellyfish were already there long before that. Jellyfish have witnessed the extinction of these Jurassic-era behemoths, but they continue to float with the currents of the ocean, swimming in the sea with jet power. Jellyfish, the oldest multi-organ animal on Earth, can now be found in all the seas and play an important role in the global marine ecosystem.
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Divers have the opportunity to observe jellyfish up close, and as they gently cross the current, divers can see the stunning beauty they have and can truly feel their charm. Admittedly, some jellyfish do contain highly toxicity, but there are still many jellyfish species (and their close relatives) that are non-stinging or largely harmless to humans. From the cold waters of the polar regions to the warm waters of the tropics, the following introduces four of the world's top diving sites known for diving with jellyfish, so let the old editor of you dive take you to see it together!
Prince William Bay, Alaska
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Every summer, along the Alaskan coast, thousands of moon jellyfish congregate in the crystal clear waters of Prince William Sound's fidalgo port. These fantastic jellyfish "bloom" in the water.
Compared to many surrounding areas, the water here is surprisingly clear. Diving underwater, divers can not only clearly see the sea moon jellyfish, but also do not have to worry about being stung. Sometimes, if you're lucky, divers may see a purple female moon jellyfish among the tens of thousands of sea moon jellyfish, and even more can witness the shocking scene of the huge lion-maned jellyfish preying on the sea moon jellyfish.
Palau Jellyfish Lake
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It is no exaggeration to say that whenever jellyfish lakes are mentioned, Palau Jellyfish Lakes must be listed.
Palau Jellyfish Lake is one of Palau's most distinctive attractions, located within the eil malk island of the Palau Archipelago, which was formed about 12,000 years ago.
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This famous marine lake is home to countless golden jellyfish, which carry out the "sun-chasing migration" every day, that is, thousands of golden jellyfish collectively chase the sun and migrate back and forth around the lake area. In thousands of years of isolated life, this beautiful species has evolved to no longer sting people, but instead gets energy from the symbiotic algae (similar to corals) that live within its tissues. However, it is important to note that Palau Jellyfish Lake can only snorkel and scuba diving is not allowed.
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Russian White Sea
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Divers who venture across the Arctic Circle and dive beneath the surface of Russia's White Sea will almost certainly observe several different species of jellyfish (and their close relatives).
Whether the sea is frozen or not, there is the opportunity to dive with jellyfish all year round. In summer, you can encounter sea moon jellyfish and lion-maned jellyfish during long rafting dives.
In the other three seasons, divers can see several complex and beautiful aquatic animals (close relatives of jellyfish) swimming gracefully in the water. All in all, get ready to meet different kinds of jellyfish throughout the year, including tiny jellyfish relatives and many ancient ctenophores.
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Tojoman Lagoon, Philippines
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The Philippines' bucas grande islands are home to the stunning Tojoman Lagoon, home to thousands of non-toxic jellyfish. This jellyfish sanctuary is home to a large number of non-toxic jellyfish, and divers from all over the world are attracted by the calm and beautiful underwater environment.
The jellyfish species of tojoman Lagoon are mainly spotted jellyfish, which are covered with cute little white dots and have thicker "tentacles" underneath them than other jellyfish. Although there are millions of spotted jellyfish throughout the year, the best time to visit is during the warm summer months.
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Jellyfish and many of their close relatives vary in size, shape, and color, and are found in almost every ocean around the world. Of course, there are far more than these four dive sites that can co-dive with jellyfish, what other dive sites do you know/have you been to? Welcome to leave a message together to exchange oh ~ ~
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