Sea Jellies Illuminated
Experience Sea Jellies like never before with an illuminated backdrop full of colour and life. Plus, learn all about these amazing creatures in the first of its kind operating research laboratory from Griffith University.
Fun Facts about Sea Jellies!
Blue Blubbers
Scientific name: Catostylus mosaicus Distribution: Eastern Australia and Southeast Asia
Blue blubbers form spectacular blooms in the estuaries and coastal waters of Eastern Australia. Usually Blue in Queensland waters, sometimes Catostylus can be brown or white in Southern waters.
Crystal Jellies
Scientific name: Aldersladia magnificus Distribution: Tropical to Subtropical Australian Waters
The Crystal jelly is the largest hydrozoan sea jelly and is famous for its ability to produce a bright Green light (bioluminescence) around the edge of its bell. Bioluminescence is produced by a protein, called the 'Green Fluorescent Protein' or 'GFP'.
Moon Jellies
Scientific name: Aurelia aurita Distribution: Worldwide, except for polar regions
The Moon Jelly is probably the world's most common sea jelly. This species is highly invasive and can tolerate a wide range of conditions: they can even thrive in heavily polluted waters with little oxygen.
Blue Blubbers
Scientific name: Catostylus mosaicus Distribution: Eastern Australia and Southeast Asia
Blue blubbers form spectacular blooms in the estuaries and coastal waters of Eastern Australia. Usually Blue in Queensland waters, sometimes Catostylus can be brown or white in Southern waters.
Crystal Jellies
Scientific name: Aldersladia magnificus Distribution: Tropical to Subtropical Australian Waters
The Crystal jelly is the largest hydrozoan sea jelly and is famous for its ability to produce a bright Green light (bioluminescence) around the edge of its bell. Bioluminescence is produced by a protein, called the 'Green Fluorescent Protein' or 'GFP'.
Moon Jellies
Scientific name: Aurelia aurita Distribution: Worldwide, except for polar regions
The Moon Jelly is probably the world's most common sea jelly. This species is highly invasive and can tolerate a wide range of conditions: they can even thrive in heavily polluted waters with little oxygen.
Learn More about Sea Jellies
Sea Jellies Educational Talk
Want to learn more about these cryptic and fascinating animals that are found all over the globe and don’t even have a brain? Visit Sea Jellies Illuminated, to hear all about the role Sea Jellies play in the ocean.
Want to learn more about these cryptic and fascinating animals that are found all over the globe and don’t even have a brain? Visit Sea Jellies Illuminated, to hear all about the role Sea Jellies play in the ocean.
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Exhibit Location
Located towards the front of the park as you enter Sea World, head to left at Top Terrace and down the ramp. Sea Jellies Illuminated is located opposite the Nickelodeon Store. Fully accessible with an internal lift.
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