Jellyfish
Oceanogràfic is immersed in the world of jellyfish. They are curious, mysterious animals made up of 95% water.
The largest exhibit of jellyfish in Europe is made up of cnidarians distributed in different tanks, as well as informative panels and informative comics. Access building: an aquarium and three cylinders with tropical species. Mediterranean: Five aquariums with the species corresponding to this sea. Oval Room: An aquarium with upside-down jellyfish, and also a panel with illustration by Paco Roca showing the evolution of man and the marine world. Temperate: Six aquariums with different species and polyps.
Barrel jellyfish
Rhizostoma pulmo![Barrel jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aguamala-1024x768.jpg)
The barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) is one of the largest jellyfish of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
Common jellyfish
Aurelia aurita![Common jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/medusa-comun-1024x768.jpg)
The moon jellyfish or common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) is a cosmopolitan species present in all seas of the world.
Flame jellyfish
Rhopilema esculentum![Flame jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/medusas-e1529081709845-1024x682.jpg)
This type of jellyfish lives mainly in the northwest Pacific, specifically in China and Japan.
Fried egg jellyfish
Phacellophora camtschatica![Fried egg jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/huevo-frito-e1529081532365-1024x671.jpg)
The fried egg jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) can measure up to 6 metres from its bell to the end of its tentacles.
Japanese sea nettle
Chrysaora pacifica![Japanese sea nettle](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0076-1024x682.jpg)
The Japanese sea nettle (Chrysaora pacifica) is a species which can measure up to 3 metres from the bell to the end of its tentacles.
Jelly blubber
Catostylus mosaicus![Jelly blubber](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0024-1024x682.jpg)
The jelly blubber (Catostylus mosaicus) is the most common jellyfish in the waters of Australia, although it is an invasive species in the Mediterranean.
Mauve stinger
Pelagia noctiluca![Mauve stinger](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_9966-1024x682.jpg)
The mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) is considered one of the most abundant and important jellyfish in the western Mediterranean.
Medusa huevo frito
Cotylorhiza tuberculata![Medusa huevo frito](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1712-1024x683.jpg)
La medusa huevo frito (Cotylorhiza tuberculata) es una especie endémica del Mediterráneo, costanera y con preferencia de aguas más cálidas.
Moon jellyfish
Aurelia labiata![Moon jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2436-1024x768.jpg)
The moon jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) can live in a wide range of temperatures, from -6º to 31º.
Pacific sea nettle
Chrysaora Fuscescens![Pacific sea nettle](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/medusas-1-1024x682.jpg)
The Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora Fuscescens) is possibly one of our most characteristic species, and can reach up to 4.5 metres in size.
Upside-down jellyfish
Cassiopea xamachana![Upside-down jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2426-1024x768.jpg)
The upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) is so named because it usually has its bell downwards, supporting it like a suction cup.
White-spotted jellyfish
Phyllorhiza punctata![White-spotted jellyfish](https://www.oceanografic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/EV_2017_06_26-OC_0120-1024x682.jpg)
The white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) is an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific. It is slightly stinging and does not pose a risk to human health.