Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel, scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute recently encountered a giant phantom jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea). The enormous deep-sea jellyfish was spotted about ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide (1 ...

Giant phantom jelly sightings are extremely rare, but recent footage shows this extraordinary deep-sea jellyfish in all its glory.

Art often imitates life, and sometimes animals do, too. The enormous jellyfish seen in this YouTube video bears a striking resemblance to the villain from “Star Wars,” but it predates the series by ...

Eerie yet fascinating footage shows the 10-metre-long sea creature gently pulsing and swirling its way through the dark ...

Earth’s oceans cover 71% of the planet, but humans have only explored less than 20% of the seas. Scientists believe there are many undiscovered creatures living in its depths. Some species, like the ...

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, a giant jellyfish has been spotted off the southwestern coast of England. The diver was in shock swimming alongside the human-sized ...

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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine - Beachgoers in South Portland, Maine, came upon a curious sight over the weekend, when they spotted a large, orange-red jellyfish lurking in the shallow water. Known as a Lion’s ...