Sunday, March 17, 2013

Atolla Wyvillei





It's just a really cool looking jellyfish...and it glows!



This guys looks like some alien swimming around in our ocean. The way it moves around looks really cool and it glows too on its own which is really amazing. Sadly not much video coverage. More info below. 







The atolla jellyfish’s most remarkable attribute is its stunning deep red glow.  With diameter ranging just from between 15-200 millimeters, it is not inherently well equipped to survive the dangers of the sea.  However, it uses a remarkable “burglar alarm system” to fend off potential predators.  When in danger, the atolla jellyfish will flash rapidly.  This attracts larger predators, who will likely be more interested in the jellyfish’s attacker than the jellyfish itself.  The atolla jellyfish’s diet consists mostly of crustaceans.  It is found in many parts of the world, including the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the northern Pacific and Atlantic.



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