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

Author

Jellywatcher (not verified)

Type of organism

Jellyfish

Quantity

1

Latitude

35.19

Longitude

24.30

Condition

Alive