It’s been too long since my last visit to the Vancouver Aquarium so last week I was thrilled to be able to spend a whole afternoon there. At first it was the beluga whales that I most wanted to see, but in the end I spent more time exploring the new “Jellyfish Invasion” exhibit which was absolutely breathtaking. The movement & colors were mesmerizing. It’s also a no-brainer. Jellyfish have no brain.
Jellyfish get a lot of negative press for the threats they can pose to swimmers and holiday makers visiting beaches around the world. But there’s more to jellyfish than a nasty sting. Here are a few facts:
Jellyfish are made up of more than 95% water.
They have no brain, no blood and no nervous system.
There are about 200 species of true jellyfish.
Their senses are primitive and consist of a neural net, eye spots that can sense light from dark, and chemosensory pits that help them identify potential prey.
They’re real pretty!
The Vancouver Aquarium is a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.
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