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Georgia Aquarium Welcomes More Than 150 Jellies
Published Oct 9, 2008
Georgia Aquarium has partnered with the Oregon Coast Aquarium to acquire more than 150 Pacific sea nettles. Aquarium biologists ventured into 48 degree Pacific Ocean water dodging hefty sea swells and inclement weather in order to collect the jellies.
Through a permit from the State of Oregon, Georgia Aquarium was able to attain the jellies for educational display and husbandry research at the Aquarium.
Pacific sea nettles are overly abundant off the coast of Oregon and have become a nuisance to fisherman in the area. The large fluctuation of jellies is thought to be a global indicator of climate change. Georgia Aquarium biologists plan to study the jellies to learn more about this fascinating animal and improve aquaculture techniques.
For more information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/animalguide/tropicaldiver/pacificseanettle.aspx.
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Jean: Here is an out of state, but within our industry, kind of partnership. We are just as avid to expand our work with partners who are IN state but OUTSIDE our industry on challenges such as "Pacific sea nettles are overly abundant off the coast of Oregon and have become a nuisance to fisherman in the area."
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