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The Secret World of the Jellyfish

The family of the jellyfish or medusae are not only the most venomous ocean inhabitants but also some of the deepest divers. Medusae have been found as deep as 8.300 meters. Their existence is paramount to the oceans. Many of the large migrations of fish and mammals would not be possible without the existence of jellies. They are a crucial part of the food chain, many fish feed on jellies and in turn mammals or larger migratory predators feed on fish.The scientist Gerhard Jarms of the Zoological Institute of the University of Hamburg takes us on a journey into the exotic world of jellyfish. He is one of the most renowned medusae scientists in the world. Our expedition begins in the northern Atlantic where we will find the mysterious periphylla. We will continue on to the Azores in the Atlantic. There we will search for the XY jellies that seek shelter in caves in rough seas.
In the Pacific we will swim with the jellies in the famous Jellyfish Lake and last but not
least we will explore some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs of western Papua. And at the very end danger lurks around every corner as we set out to search off Australia's coast for the fatal sea wasp- one of the most poisonous ocean inhabitants. In the Pacific we will swim with the jellies in the famous Jellyfish Lake and last but not
least we will explore some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs of western Papua. And at the very end danger lurks around every corner as we set out to search off Australia's coast for the fatal sea wasp- one of the most poisonous ocean inhabitants.

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I really enjoyed this, but then ocean creatures, especially deep-sea creatures are one of my areas of interest. I have an immense respect for animals that have been around as long as jellies have been. I understand that they are the oldest form of complex life (as opposed to single celled lifeforms). The baby Medusae are incredible! Thank you for uploading!

A most enjoyable and informative nature documentary. While it deals entirely with saltwater creatures, I must note that I am aware of at least one freshwater form, found in a lake in the southern Adirondacks (NY, USA). The colonial gelatinous stage attaches to submerged logs and tree stumps, while its free swimming (medusa) stage, with individuals about the size of a silver dollar, appears in late summer and early autumn.

This is one of the magnificent creature in the world, also the oldest marine animal that live for millions of years, still we are not completely discovered their secret life, but they show us how many secrets they have. Thanks for sharing this amazing documentary ????????????????????

I am more interested in the jellies that can injure humans. I like to study the extent of those injuries and how it affects the human body. The photo of the box jelly injury was fascinating.

We humans would be wise to remember we're all just creatures trying to get our needs met.
Nice documentary

When was this documentary made? It's been posted many times. I'd like to know it's official date.

i think i would cry tears of happiness if an eel sought me out for pats and warmth and that isolated lake is enchanting