jelly fish

Jellyfish are found in every ocean, from the surface to the deep sea. A few jellyfish inhabit freshwater. Jellyfish have roamed the seas for possibly 700 million years or more, making them the oldest multi-organ animal.

The lion's mane jellyfish, Cyanea capillata (left), was long-cited as the largest jellyfish, and arguably the longest animal in the world, with fine, thread-like tentacles that may extend up to 36.5 metres (120 ft) long. They have a moderately painful, but rarely fatal, sting.

Nomura's Jellyfish (right) Grow up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in diameter and weigh up to 200 kg (440 lb), Nomura's Jellyfish reside primarily in the waters between China and Japan.

Some large jellyfish are considered a delicacy in eastern and southern Asia. For over a thousand years, they have been eating them for medicinal reasons to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis and other diseases. The cannonball jellyfish is an ideal diet food because it is low in fat, cholesterol and calories.

Cold Jellyfish Salad (above)

Jellyfish, Wild Rice and Enoki Miso Soup (right)

Doesn't look very appetising though :~(