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Indonesian Sea Nettle

Chrysaora chinensis

This tropical species of sea jelly eats a variety of zooplankton and small crustaceans. This jelly is described as having a dangerous sting, though generally not lethal to humans. Like other stinging jellies, even if this jelly is washed up dead on a beach, you can still get stung if you touch it or step on it. This jelly is mostly translucent with white, yellow, or pink tones. The bell of this jelly can reach approximately nine inches in diameter, and its arms can grow up to several feet long. Their oral arms are very delicate, resembling tissue paper. However, this species is one of few species of sea jelly that can quickly regrow oral arms if they are removed by a predator.

Originally published: May 08, 2026
Last updated: May 20, 2026

Indonesian sea nettle

Credit: Brian Gray / Aquarium of the Pacific

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Indonesian Sea Nettle

Chrysaora chinensis

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Indo-Pacific tropical waters

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Indonesian Sea Nettle

Chrysaora chinensis

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