Tourist Spots ‘Extinct’ Jellyfish Not Seen in 50 Years
Jellyfish enthusiasts rejoice: Depastrum cyathiforme—a wrinkled, barrel-shaped jelly with tiny tentacles for hair—may not actually be extinct, despite being MIA for nearly 50 years. We can thank tourist Neil Roberts, who accidentally came across the jelly while on holiday in South Uist in Scotland. This particular stalked jellyfish was much-beloved during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, appearing in exquisite detail in illustrations by famous naturalists. Historical records suggested the jell