Photo: Australian Jellyfish Invade U.S. Waters



Australian spotted jellyfish, such as the one above, have been appearing in large numbers along the shores of the southeastern United States.

Scientists are puzzled as to the exact cause of this invasion, which has both fishers and scientists concerned about the health of the oceans.

Photograph by Dan Martin/Dauphin Island Sea Lab


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