Jellyfish Populations Exploding in our Oceans

20-40 people are killed annually from box jellyfish stings in the Philippines alone. – NSF Reports on Jellyfish Gone Wild :: Treehugger.com

Wow. That makes my very close encounter with a box jellyfish during Pelagic Magic all the more special and harrowing. For more on the jellyfish explosion, check out the NSF special report. And, here is a taste of what you might see if you make a black water dive.

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