Thursday, June 20, 2019

Question: "Are jellyfish edible?"


 Answer: "Why, yes!" replied the sea anemone.
 

This Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) appeared to be ingesting a Pacific Sea Nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens).  Photographed on 20 June 2019.

P.S.  Happy Summer Solstice!

2 comments:

  1. I have seen jellyfish eaten in Micronesia. I also learned that Portuguese Man of War windrows on the beach are a sign of Breadfruit season. They are also cooked (disabling the protein venoms) and eaten.

    So, yes!

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  2. I have heard that some jellyfish can be eaten if prepared properly, but I haven't heard that Portuguese Man O'War can be eaten. Their toxins are known to be quite dangerous (even fatal) to people. For some information about them:

    http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/sertc/The%20Portuguese%20man.pdf

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/550892/facts-about-portuguese-man-o-war

    Jackie

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