Cyaneidae Collection

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) swept in current over a bed of eel grass, along the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, July

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with feeding tentacles spread swimming in the sun in shallow water. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Blue jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii), feeding on small plankton, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, Devon, England, UK, May

Blue lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii) drifting through a seaweed forest with Red pom-pom seaweed (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with commensal Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) sheltering amongst stinging tentacles, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615753 Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Split level of a Lions mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) and Feather-boa kelp (Egregia menziesii), Seven-tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with Blue rockfish (Sebastes mystinus) stealing food from the jellyfishs tentacles. Hunt Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) drifts in the current off Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with a number of juvenile fish seeking refuge inside the stinging tentacles, taken at St

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) adult, swimming near surface in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

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The mesmerizing world of Cyaneidae, also known as lion's mane jellyfish, is a sight to behold. In the vast ocean currents, these magnificent creatures gracefully navigate their way through various habitats. One such scene captures a Lions mane jellyfish being swept in the current over a bed of eel grass. Its long tentacles trailing behind it like delicate ribbons dancing in the water. Another image shows a Lions mane jellyfish with its feeding tentacles spread wide as it swims effortlessly through the depths. In the Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, a Blue jellyfish belonging to the Cyanea lamarckii species can be seen feasting on small plankton. It serves as a reminder of how interconnected marine life is and how each organism plays its part in maintaining balance. Moving towards Scotland's Inner Hebrides, we witness an enchanting sight - a Blue lion's mane jellyfish drifting through a seaweed forest adorned with Red pom-pom seaweed and Spaghetti seaweed. This harmonious coexistence showcases nature's intricate tapestry at its finest. Venturing further into Prince William Sound in Alaska, USA, we encounter fascinating interactions between lion's mane jellyfish and other marine creatures. A Crested sculpin finds shelter amongst the stinging tentacles of this majestic creature while they both thrive together in this symbiotic relationship. Another captivating moment reveals a Lion's mane jellyfish preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish. The circle of life unfolds before our eyes as one species sustains itself by consuming another within these Pacific Ocean waters. Artistic depictions have also immortalized these ethereal beings throughout history. Ernst Haeckel beautifully illustrated Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature), showcasing their intricate details that captivate artists and scientists alike. Underwater photography offers us glimpses into split-level views where Lions Mane Jellyfish share their habitat with Blue rockfish.