When the crew of a Japanese trawler tried to rein in their net filled with dozens of Nomura’s jellyfish, the boat capsized, and the men were cast into the water.  Luckily, another trawler nearby rescued the crew.

One of the largest species of jellyfish, a Nomura’s jellyfish can weigh up to 200 kg (~440 pounds) and can measure up to 2 m (~6.5 feet) in diameter. Scientists believe that the weather and water conditions this spring allowed for optimum breeding of the giant jellyfish off the coast of China.  They also hypothesize that the high numbers of Nomura’s jellyfish reflect a decrease in population of their predators, such as sea turtles and fish.

For more info: The Daily Telegraph

Tags: giant jellyfish, nomura's jellyfish

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