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Aquafacts: Jellies
Natural history information from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre.
Aurelia Aurita (Saucer Jelly, Moon Jelly, Common S
Contains information such as habitat, food habits, and behavior of the Moon Jelly.
Freshwater Jellyfish
Tells what the freshwater species, Craspedacusta sowerbii, looks like, where it lives, what it eats, and how it compares to its saltwater cousins.
Giant Jellyfish
Provides some basic information about jellyfish.
Glossary of Jellyfish
A guide to jellyfish found more commonly in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jellyfish
Printable chart and fact sheet show the life cycle of the jellyfish. From EnchantedLearning.com.
Jellyfish
Includes brief information about the movement, stages, and structure of the jellyfish. Also includes a short video clip of several types jellyfish.
Jellyfish
Includes basic information about what to do if you are unlucky enough to encounter the tentacles of a jellyfish.
Jellyfish Up Close
A student's report on these creatures.
Jewels of the Sea
Virtual exhibit from the Oregon Coast Aquarium provides information about the anatomy, life span, and relatives of the jellyfish. Also includes streaming footage from the Aquarium's JellyCam.
Neither Jelly nor Fish
Article provides information about the stinging jellyfish which makes the Chesapeake Bay so inhospitable in the summer. Includes tips for preventing and treating stings, as well as a look at some of the problems with controlling the population.
Scyphozoan Jellyfish Basics
Lists details such as the structure, life cycle, and life span of jellyfish.
Sea Science Series: Jellyfish
Diagrams and text show the anatomy of the jellyfish and its lifecycle, as well as several common species. From the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Something's Lurking in the Sea
Tells how jellyfish sting and provides tips for those unfortunate enough to encounter the creature's tentacles.
Swimmers Beware: Jellyfish are Everywhere
Article from National Geographic World tells about jellyfish and the danger they pose. Includes tips for avoiding stings.
The Appalachian Mountain Jellyfish
Explains the appearance, life cycle, and feeding habits of the freshwater jellyfish.
The Bluebottle or Portuguese Man-of-War
Offers information about the Portuguese Man-of-War and some helpful tips if you are unlucky enough to be stung by one.
The Box Jellyfish
Provides information about the deadliest sea creature.