A remarkable bloom of moon jellyfish has dazzled onlookers in Storm Bay and along Tasmania's east coast, driven by ecological changes. Biologist Lisa-ann Gershwin noted this unprecedented growth resulted from nutrient pulses created by earlier algae blooms. While visually stunning, the jellyfish bloom signals distress in marine ecosystems, reflecting a cyclical pattern of living organisms responding to environmental shifts. Gershwin emphasizes the importance of understanding these occurrences, stating they are both an indicator of ocean health and potential drivers of further ecological harm.
Filming the Aurelia aurita moon jellyfish swimming through bioluminescent organisms was the most magical thing I've seen in my life, but also a sign of something wrong.
Jellyfish blooming is a natural part of their lifecycle, but the large numbers are drivers of harm in the ocean... it's insane to see them bloom sequentially.
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