Japan Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

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Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Giant jellyfish seem poised to invade Japan, and experts are warning local fishers to brace themselves for an inundation that could wreak havoc on their industry.

Nomura's jellyfish is one of the largest jellyfish species in the world, growing up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) wide and weighing as much as 440 pounds (200 kilograms).

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Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

The giant jellyfish last swarmed western Japan in vast numbers in 2005. Their huge bodies damaged fishing nets, and their toxic stings poisoned the catch and even injured some fishers.

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Now the jellyfish could be gearing up for a similar assault, say experts who recently conducted some of the first surveys of the giants' spawning grounds.

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

The scientists are still not sure why thousands of the creatures float across the Sea of Japan in some years but not others.

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish

Japan Is Attacked by 200 Kilogram Jellyfish



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