pearls of the planet - moon jellyfish

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You are looking at magnificent moon jellies that reside at the Vancouver Aquarium—a marine science centre that connects people to our natural world and inspires them to take action through our conservation, research and education programs.

Moon jellies are an invertebrate made up mostly of water, and have no heart, brain or bones. Moon jellies can be found the Arctic, Florida, Alaska, and southern California. If you touch their tentacles their sting will not kill you, though you'll probably feel a bit tingly!

• grant: $40,000 - Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre

  To affect the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action.

  topic: animals

  location: vancouver