Jellyfish | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/jellyfish/RSS feed for JellyfishenThu, 07 May 2026 20:07:28 +0000David Attenborough Has Inspired Countless Scientists. To Mark His 100th Birthday, Here Are Ten Living Things They've Named After Himhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/david-attenborough-has-inspired-countless-scientists-to-mark-his-100th-birthday-here-are-ten-living-things-theyve-named-after-him-180988693/Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacyThu, 07 May 2026 20:07:28 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/david-attenborough-has-inspired-countless-scientists-to-mark-his-100th-birthday-here-are-ten-living-things-theyve-named-after-him-180988693/See a Rare, Bus-Size Giant Phantom Jelly Wade Through Ocean Waters Off the Coast of Argentinahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-a-rare-bus-sized-giant-phantom-jelly-wade-through-ocean-waters-off-the-coast-of-argentina-180988161/A recent deep-sea expedition along the country's entire length documented the jellyfish, along with a surprising number of other speciesFri, 06 Feb 2026 21:18:38 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-a-rare-bus-sized-giant-phantom-jelly-wade-through-ocean-waters-off-the-coast-of-argentina-180988161/See 24 Astounding Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest—and Vote for Your Favoritehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-24-astounding-images-from-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest-180988138/The public will choose the winner of the People’s Choice award in a vote that runs from February 4 to March 18Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:41:41 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-24-astounding-images-from-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest-180988138/Rare 'Pink Meanie' Jellyfish Are Blooming Off the Coast of Texashttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-pink-meanie-jellyfish-are-blooming-off-the-coast-of-texas-180987454/The large, vibrantly hued creatures can weigh up to 50 pounds and have tentacles up to 70 feet longTue, 07 Oct 2025 14:47:48 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-pink-meanie-jellyfish-are-blooming-off-the-coast-of-texas-180987454/Odd-Looking Blue Creatures Are Washing Up in Large Groups on California's Beaches Once Againhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/odd-looking-blue-creatures-are-washing-up-in-large-groups-on-californias-beaches-once-again-180986378/Strandings of these jellyfish-like animals, sometimes called "by-the-wind sailors," usually mean spring is comingTue, 08 Apr 2025 12:54:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/odd-looking-blue-creatures-are-washing-up-in-large-groups-on-californias-beaches-once-again-180986378/From Giant Tortoises to Immortal Jellyfish, These Impressive Animals Are Eight of the Longest-Living Species on Earthhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/from-giant-tortoises-to-immortal-jellyfish-these-impressive-animals-are-eight-of-the-longest-living-species-on-earth-180985577/Aging gracefully comes naturally to these creatures, which can live for hundreds, and sometimes even thousands, of yearsWed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/from-giant-tortoises-to-immortal-jellyfish-these-impressive-animals-are-eight-of-the-longest-living-species-on-earth-180985577/These Frankenstein-Like Sea Creatures Can Actually Fuse Their Bodies Togetherhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-frankenstein-like-sea-creatures-can-actually-fuse-their-bodies-together-180985218/Two comb jellies can merge their digestive and nervous systems and even sync their bodily functions, according to new research. The discovery could have implications for human medicineThu, 17 Oct 2024 15:16:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-frankenstein-like-sea-creatures-can-actually-fuse-their-bodies-together-180985218/Delight in These 15 Photos That Capture the Exotic Undersea Lives of Jellyfishhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/these-15-photos-capture-the-delightful-undersea-lives-of-jellyfish-180985140/Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep seaFri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/these-15-photos-capture-the-delightful-undersea-lives-of-jellyfish-180985140/Brainless Jellyfish Are Capable of Learning, Study Suggestshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brainless-jellyfish-are-capable-of-learning-study-suggests-180982959/Scientists provide evidence that tiny Caribbean box jellyfish—which lack a central nervous system—can learn to navigate through mangrove rootsMon, 25 Sep 2023 21:14:27 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brainless-jellyfish-are-capable-of-learning-study-suggests-180982959/These 508-Million-Year-Old Fossils May Be Earth’s Oldest Swimming Jellyfishhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/these-508-million-year-old-fossils-may-be-earths-oldest-swimming-jellyfish-180982639/Researchers found the rare remains in CanadaTue, 01 Aug 2023 23:01:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/these-508-million-year-old-fossils-may-be-earths-oldest-swimming-jellyfish-180982639/