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Japanese Sea Nettle
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The Japanese Sea Nettle has an eye-catching, hemispherical umbrella that can reach a diameter of up to 30 centimetres. It is usually coloured in warm yellow to orange tones, with long, thin tentacles that can grow up to several metres long. These tentacles are equipped with stinging capsules containing a poison that is used for hunting and defence.
This species of jellyfish is native to the temperate and warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the coastal waters around Japan, Korea and China. This jellyfish species can live at various depths but is often seen near the surface where it can occur in large schools.
The tentacles of the Japanese Sea Nettle are equipped with a large number of stinging cells that can release a strong venom on contact. This venom is painful for humans and can cause skin irritation, redness and, in rare cases, even more severe symptoms. Despite this danger, encounters with them are a fascinating, albeit respectful, experience for divers and swimmers.
