JellyFish in the Gulf

[stinggirl]

Oh man, impressive!!

 

[Bob]

I think you have it right Heidi. Here is a link to video of a Cauliflower jelly: YouTube - Stock Footage; Stinging Cauliflower Jellyfish almtree: Bob

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

I don't know how big the cauliflower jellies get, but I have spotted some large(2'-3' across) jellies out in the gulf that we refered to as "Lions Mane" jellies w/ tenticles streching out 15 ' beneath them. I haven't spotted any portuguese man-o-war on this side of the gulf, but they are a big problem along the Texas coast.

 

[heidit1]

Thanks Bob and cool video. This one was over 1' to 1 1/2'. Here is the video I shot of it...

YouTube - Cauliflower Jelly spotted on Sept 27, 2009 Tanks-A-Lot Dive Trip

 

[Bob]

Thanks Bob and cool video. This one was over 1' to 1 1/2'. Here is the video I shot of it...

YouTube - Cauliflower Jelly spotted on Sept 27, 2009 Tanks-A-Lot Dive Trip

Looks like a match to me. Thanks Heidi, nice video. almtree: Bob

 

[Missdirected]

I don't know how big the cauliflower jellies get, but I have spotted some large(2'-3' across) jellies out in the gulf that we refered to as "Lions Mane" jellies w/ tenticles streching out 15 ' beneath them. I haven't spotted any portuguese man-o-war on this side of the gulf, but they are a big problem along the Texas coast.

The waters are here are too warm for the Lion's Mane. I had originally thought that's what the "Pink Meanies" were but learned differently.

Heidi that is some seriously impressive video. How long were the tentacles on this guy?

 

[Capt Joyce]

90% it is a Stinging Cauliflower Jelly. We saw one yesterday at Mast Head Ledge. This jelly (according to the jelly books) are indigenous however they are rare. Great picture!