Or simply Chrysaora Quinquecirrha?
Say that name three times fast!
I could watch this creature swim all day, fluid, smooth, quiet,appearing almost to float in space, its sting not necessarily poisonous enough to kill a human unless an allergic reaction occurs.
So much of our ocean is unexplored, life forms we know nothing about lurking in the depths. I often look above, but I also think about what’s below just as much, especially when I’m swimming in it.
Photo: Taken at Baltimore National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland USA
I took a boat ride off the coast of Sumatra, and when I peered over the edge of the boat, I could see hundreds of pale pink jellyfish the size of basketballs. It was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
I hear that, Traci. Must have been awesome to see! Thank you for sharing. Very cool! Tony
I don’t even want to say it once fast!
Agree – I wouldn’t know where to start with that! Great photo though. I really like the blue background.
I agree. Was happy it came out like that. Thanks.
Wow! What an incredible photo of our jellyfish! If you have other photos from your visit, we’d love for you to share them all on our Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/aqua/
Thank you. I do have more. I will dig them out and notify you when I add them. thanks for the visit. You have a fantastic aquarium down there. It’s an honor to have you visit. Talk to you soon! Tony
Thanks for the kind words, Tony! We’ll look out for those photos