Jellyfish Sighting – Southern Coast of Crete
Description and Comments
Description
• Size: Approx. 20 cm in diameter
• Color: Completely transparent, almost invisible in the water
• Shape:
• Bell: Flat and plate-like
• Underside: Funnel-shaped (conical structure beneath the bell)
• Tentacles: 4 to 6 long, thin, thread-like tentacles
• Movement:
• The jellyfish did not move on its own
• It only reacted to manual water movement (swirling with the hand)
• Otherwise, it remained still and passively floating
🧭 Additional Notes
• Appeared glass-like, fragile, and elegant
• No visible coloration, rings, or markings
• No known stings or irritation upon proximity
Type of organism
Jellyfish
Quantity
1
Latitude
35.19
Longitude
24.30
Condition
Alive