You may know sea turtles love to eat jellyfish. Have you ever wondered how a sea turtle can eat a jelly without being harmed? If you’ve ever been stung by a jellyfish, you know it can be painful. Sea turtles have special adaptations to protect them from sea jelly venom ... Read More
Tag: jellies
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Feb2017
08
Oct2015
Have you heard the exciting news? The first biofluorescent reptile was discovered this week! A hawksbill sea turtle! Biofluorescence is a big word meaning the ability for an animal to absorb light and then produce it (show it) as a different color. In addition to the hawksbill sea turtle being ... Read More
26
Mar2015
This week we are interviewing Matt, an Aquarist and jellyfish expert at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Jellyfish are a sea turtle's favorite food!
Q: What do you do at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher?
A: I care for all the jellyfish, our venomous snake collection, lobster/lionfish exhibit, poison dart ... Read More