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Related: About this forumA Long Tendrilled Translucent Jellyfish Reflects Back the ROV Hercules Lights in a Bright Burst of C
by Lori Dorn at 6:13 PM on January 3, 2018
While exploring off the Revillagigedo Archipelago off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, the ROV Hercules, launched from the E/V Nautilus captured the sight of a beautiful Halitrephes maasi jellyfish whose illuminated tendrils and translucent body reflected the lights of the ROV in a beautiful burst of vivid color.
More:
https://laughingsquid.com/halitrephes-maasi-jellyfish-reflects-lights-of-hercules-rov/
Science:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/122855162
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A Long Tendrilled Translucent Jellyfish Reflects Back the ROV Hercules Lights in a Bright Burst of C (Original Post)
Judi Lynn
Jan 2018
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Wwcd
(6,288 posts)1. Beautiful..but imagine coming face to face, (eye to eye?)
In a deep sea dive one day.
Wow.
Thanks for the post!
sandensea
(21,639 posts)3. Or being stung by one.
Ay ya-yay!
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)4. I'd die of fear alone. Yikes
tblue37
(65,408 posts)2. Jellyfish are often extraordinarily beautiful. nt