The moon jellyfish is the only jellyfish found in Finnish waters. Although it is a native species, it still feels almost tropically mysterious to us northern dwellers.
We see them regularly, but a few years ago we had an amazing encounter while vacationing in Hanko, the southernmost town in Finland. There were so many moon jellyfish. My son was thrilled — he lifted them into his hand. I let him catch one in a jar to take a closer look.
They eventually drift ashore and die. A new generation waits as larvae on the seabed for spring and the warming of the waters.
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