Jellyfish
Compass Jellyfish
Chrysaora hysoscella
How to spot it
A flattish pale bell marked with dark brown V-shapes radiating from the centre like the points of a compass. Trails long thin tentacles and four frilly arms. It stings, so look but don't touch.
Usually seen at
0-27 m (median 9 m)
Size
Medium (10-50 cm)
Habitat
Open water, Near surface
Behaviour
Solitary
Where it's seen
Occurrence records around the UK and north-east Atlantic (OBIS).