Big Moon Jelly Blooms Tied to New Dock Construction

Jellyfish blooms have been making waves over the last few decades, with reports that conglomerations of these gelatinous creatures seem to be on the rise. Scientists debate whether blooms are becoming more common globally due to human activities or whether people are simply noticing them more as humans increasingly engage with the sea. But many agree that in certain areas—especially in enclosed waters near harbors—large jellyfish blooms are becoming more frequent, and these blooms tend to be dominated by a certain species: the moon jelly.