Jellyfish begin life in the polyp stage, as larvae attached to a solid surface on the ocean floor. During this stage, polyps are tiny, cylindrical structures that can reproduce asexually.

When it comes time to migrate, Queensland University of Technology research has found how a free-living coral ignores the ...

When it comes to reproduction, they’re some of the most versatile creatures on the planet. Jellyfish can produce offspring both sexually and asexually; depending on the species, they may be able ...

For instance, overfishing can deplete the ocean of a jellyfish’s natural predators, allowing them to reproduce in disproportionate quantities. Chemical run-off that finds its way into the ocean can ...

When it comes time to migrate, QUT research has found how a free-living coral ignores the classic advice and goes straight towards the light.The ...

Jellyfish swarms and glowing bioluminescent algae in Tasmania’s Storm Bay reveal a stunning yet troubling sign of imbalance ...

Large blooms of moon jellyfish are being seen from the River Derwent to halfway up Tasmania's east coast. A leading marine scientist has said "an incredible sequence of events" has led to the ...

"A rapid increase in jellyfish numbers may directly put pressure on biodiversity and the ecological balance," he said. "During their growth and reproduction, jellyfish can generate a significant ...

“This suggests the reproductive cycle of the jellyfish is advanced and we are going to have them all summer- even through to November,” he added. The expert suggests the growth may be down to ...