WATCH: uShaka aquarist shares interesting insights into jellyfish
As the world marks World Jellyfish Day, uShaka Marine World shares some lesser-known facts about the unique aquatic creatures while offering some practical advice.
JELLYFISH have been around for millions of years and, despite their name, are not actually fish.
Unlike fish, which have gills, scales and various organs, the invertebrates, or animals without backbones, do not have gills or scales, but they also do not have hearts, brains or blood.
One way to learn more about this special creature is on World Jellyfish Day, marked annually on November 3.
Not only is it a way for us to celebrate the jelly-like creatures but it is also a day to encourage us to learn more about them.
Caxton Durban recently spoke to Tim Smith, an aquarist at uShaka Sea World, who shared some knowledge on these unique creatures.
Smith also gave some insight into the various species of jellyfish found along our coastline.
Here are 5 things you may not know about jellyfish
1. The best way to treat a jellyfish sting is to use salt water and vinegar.
2. Bluebottles, also known as the Portuguese Man o’ War, are not actually jellyfish.
3. There are various species of jellyfish – they come in various colours, some vibrant, and some jellyfish live upside down.
4. Jellyfish use their stinging tentacles to capture and eat their prey.
5. Many species of turtle eat jellyfish without getting stung.
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