Rhopilema nomadica / Migrant Jellyfish
Migrant jellyfish is a little-known species on our coasts. Its appearance resembles a bell and has no extensions. Poison capsules are located on the mouth arms and around the umbrella. Although migrant jellyfish are native to the Indian and Pacific oceans, they came to the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The diameter of this ice blue colored poisonous jellyfish species can reach 100 cm. Migratory jellyfish have high reproductive potential because they can reproduce both sexually and asexually. It is a potential danger to swimmers, fishermen and divers.
Phyllorhiza punctata / White Spotted Jellyfish
The whitespot jellyfish is one of the non-poisonous jellyfish species living in the western parts of the Pacific Ocean. It has a strong adaptability to salinity and heat. This jellyfish, which lives on the coasts of Brazil, Hawaii and the Gulf of Mexico, has also been seen in the Mediterranean. Umbrella diameter can be maximum 50 cm.
Drymonema dalmatinum / Pink Jellyfish
Pink Jellyfish, one of the largest jellyfish in the Mediterranean, is an extremely dangerous species. It is poisonous. It is a local species living in the Atlantic Ocean and has not yet been seen in our country. Its diameter is on average 1-2 meters, and its tentacle length is between 75 cm and 1 meter. Drymonema dalmatinum is a jellyfish species that should be taken into consideration by swimmers and fishermen.
Discomedusa lobata / Yesterday's Jellyfish
Yesterday jellyfish, which is a disk-shaped jellyfish that can reach 15 cm in diameter, has long tentacles ranging in number from 8 to 40. It is also known in the Mediterranean region, but it is not a common jellyfish. In recent years, it has increased excessively in the Adriatic Sea during the summer months. It is not yet known for certain whether it is poisonous.
Olindias phosphorica / Tufted Jellyfish
The tufted jellyfish is a species found in the Central and Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean.Its umbrella is transparent and dome-shaped and has 4 white radial channels. It has many blue and red tentacles on its calyx. It causes severe pain when contacted and leaves zigzag-shaped marks on the skin.
Rhizostoma pulmo / Sea Liver Jellyfish
Rhizostoma pulmo has a blue-white umbrella with bitten-like edges. Its colors can be in blue, yellow and pink tones. It does not have tentacles around the umbrella but has 8 oral arms. This jellyfish, which can reach up to 90 cm in diameter, is one of the less poisonous species. It is generally seen in all small seas. It is found in the Northeast Atlantic, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean, Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Sea Liver Jellyfish live especially in areas with high sea pollution. In case of any contact, it is recommended to consult a health institution.
Aequorea globosa / Round Jellyfish
Aequorea globosa is a species that lives in the tropical, temperate Pacific and Indian Oceans. This non-native species was first seen and recorded in the Mediterranean region in 2011 in the Gulf of Iskenderun.
Cassiopea andromeda / Upside down Jellyfish
Cassiopea andromeda lives in certain regions of the Indian and Pacific oceans. This species, seen in our country in the Southern Aegean and Mediterranean, came via the Suez Canal. It is called upside down jellyfish because it always stays upside down. Because of this appearance, it is often confused with sea anemones. The venom of this jellyfish, which can reach 30 cm in diameter, can cause body pain, vomiting, skeletal pain, skin redness and itching. The upside-down jellyfish can be seen in shallow waters with a depth of 4-10 m, usually on rocky beaches and muddy bottoms.
Mnemiopsis leidyi / Taraklı Meduz
It has a gelatinous and segmented body with a jelly consistency. It is a type of Ctenophore that is approximately 10-20 cm in size. It resembles a jellyfish in terms of body and movement system. It does not harm humans because it is not poisonous, but it is very dangerous for the marine ecosystem. It came to the Black Sea with the ballast water of such ships, which were available in limited numbers in certain regions for years. The scalloped medusa reached the Mediterranean in 2009 and has now occupied many lagoons in Italy. In addition to overfishing and pollution in the Black Sea, there have been serious decreases in fish numbers due to eating fish eggs and larvae.
Beroe ovata
It is a species of Ctenophora (Scallops) that can reach approximately 30 cm in length with its jelly-like and gelatinous structure. This species, which lives pelagic in almost all seas, is non-poisonous. Beroe ovata, which is found in the Mediterranean and feeds on scalloped medusa, was seen in the Black Sea in the 1990s.
Pleurobrachia pileus
It is a Ctenophora species with a small, transparent, gelatinous structure. It can grow up to 2 cm in diameter and is also called Sea Gooseberry. The most distinctive feature of this creature is its two 15 cm long tentacles coming out of its body. It is found mostly in shallow areas and on the surface during winter months. Pleurobrachia pileus, which is found on the coasts of Europe and the North American coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, has been seen in the Black Sea in our country.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish
It is a magnificent species of jellyfish that can receive awards. You should not be fooled by the beauty of this jellyfish species, which is one of the largest jellyfish in the world. Because he is always on guard to kill you. However, it must bite many times to kill people.
Sea Nettle
Sea nettle jellyfish is a species generally found on the east coast of America. The poison of this jellyfish, whose numbers increase rapidly in the summer months, causes severe pain. It has 24 tentacles.
Cannonball Jellyfish
When we think of all jellyfish, we can say that the most beautiful one is the cannonball jellyfish. The cannonball jellyfish, which swimmers rarely encounter, is poisonous, but it does not transfer its poison immediately.
