Return of the giant jellyfish


	Return of the giant jellyfish

oldbogus

11-24-2007 12:41 PM

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jellyfish, swarms, giant

oldbogus says:

Jellyfish and squid populations are increasing worldwide as both warmer water and fewer fish limit their population. But these are particularly impressive!

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11-25-2007 10:16 AM

oldbogus

Duh! I meant "remove limits to their populations" in my previous post.

11-25-2007 1:02 PM

skwirlinator

I wonder what they taste like.

11-25-2007 1:57 PM

oldbogus

Most jellyfish are bitter and salty which is why people eat squid and not jellyfish.

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