Moon Jelly: here’s the scoop
threats
They are plentiful and without many threats.
Species
Moon Jelly
Scientific name
Aurelia aurita
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters as well as brackish waters
Diet
Plankton
Life Expectancy
1 – 3 years
Did you know?
Thousands of turtles and birds die each year after swallowing indigestible plastic items mistaken for jellies. You can help by picking up plastic on the beach and near storm drains.
Range
Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
Not yet assessed
