World Jellyfish Day - November 3
Fri Nov 3rd

World Jellyfish Day

World Jellyfish Day, November 3rd, honors this invertebrate that has been on Earth for millions of years. These unique aquatic animals are also attracting us to learn more about them.

Despite its name, the jellyfish isn't really a fish. This is because the spine of a fish's body is the point of its anatomy. A jellyfish, on the other hand, has no spine and has no spine. jellyfish do not have gills, a brain, heart, bones, or blood, in fact. Instead, a jellyfish is made up of 95% water. They also have skin, which helps them absorb oxygen. The jellyfish's body is called a bell by the jellyfish's body. Around this time, a jellyfish swims by contracting and loosening the muscles. They're tentacles are covered in stingers, which shield them from prey.

Jellyfish facts

  • When they are dead, some jellyfish can still sting
  • Jellyfish are older than dinosaurs and have been around for over 500 million years
  • In 1991, nearly 2,500 jellyfish polyps made their way to space aboard Space Shuttle Columbia
  • Some jellyfish tentacles are 10 feet long and have 5,000 stinging cells
  • In all five oceans, Jellyfish are found.
  • Over 200 species of jellyfish have been identified, some of which are edible, and some of them are edible
  • A group of jellyfish is known as a bloom, swarm, or smack
  • Jellyfish are able to eat crabs, fish, and tiny plants, as well as digest their food in a hurry

Some jellyfish come in pink, yellow, blue, purple, and other vibrant shades. Jellyfish are usually luminous, making them especially stunning. If you find one, don't be too taken by its beauty.'s If you do, you could be in danger of being stung if you do. Some jellyfish stings are painful, but others can be lethal. This is especially true of the box jellyfish. This species of jellyfish is most common in Australia, the Philippines, and the central Pacific Ocean. If you do happen to be stung by a jellyfish, rinse the affected area with vinegar. With tweezers, you can also try to pluck the tentacles from the skin.

How to celebrate #worldjellyfishday..

On this day, aquariums from around the world host special jellyfish exhibits. This unique invertebrate is also a day for marine biologists and aquarists to inform the general public about this rare invertebrate. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate: To participate: To participate:

  • Other invertebrates such as jellyfish are invertebrates
  • At your local zoo or aquarium, check out the jellyfish exhibit..
  • Read a book that includes jellyfish to your children, such as Peanut Butter and Jellyfish, Spencer and Vincent, The Jellyfish Brothers, or I Am Not a Fish
  • Watch Vicious Beauties: The Secret Life of the Jellyfish on YouTube. The Jellyfish's Secret Life of the Jellyfish

With #WorldJellyfishDay, you can find a photo or video of jellyfish and post it on social media with #WorldJellyfishDay.

History of the world jellyfish day has a rich tradition.

World Jellyfish Day has been held on November 3rd since 2014.