Stunning Photos Of Jellyfish

 Stunning Photos Of Jellyfish - Glimpse At Magical World

Jellyfish and Sea Jellies are the informal common names given to the Medusa-Phase of Certain Gelatinous Members of the Subphylum Medusozoa, a Major Part of the Phylum Cnidaria. 

Jellyfish are mainly Free-Swimming Marine Animals with Umbrella-Shaped Bells and Trailing Tentacles, although a few are Anchored to the Seabed by Stalks rather than being Mobile. The Bell can pulsate to provide propulsion for Highly Efficient Locomotion. 

The Tentacles are armed with Stinging Cells and may be used to capture Prey and defend against Predators. Jellyfish have a complex life cycle. The Medusa is normally the sexual phase, which produces Planula Larva that disperse widely and enter a sedentary Polyp Phase before reaching Sexual Maturity.

How far would you go to get the perfect shot? 

How about into the Icy Waters off Russia's White Sea, which runs along its Northwestern Coast? 

Maybe not?

 

That's OK

Moscow-based Photographer and Marine Biologist Alexander Semenov did it for you. 

Serving as the head of the White Sea Biological Station’s Diving Team, Semenov willingly jumped into the frigid waters 

 

to take pictures of These Serene, Luminous Creatures. 

Aside from braving the cold, Semenov is also willing to get pretty close to the Jellies, which can have Dangerous Stinging Parts.