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Gigantic Pink Meanie: 21 meter long tentacles shock Texas!
A rare "Pink Meanie" jelly with 21 meter long tentacles was spotted in Texas, which indicates climatic changes.
Gigantic Pink Meanie: 21 meter long tentacles shock Texas!
An impressive discovery causes excitement on the beaches of Texas. A pink luminous jellyfish, known as "Pink Meanie" (Drymonema Larsoni), was spotted, the tentacles of which can reach a length of up to 21 meters. The body of this jellyfish has a diameter of 70 centimeters and can weigh up to 23 kilograms. The marine biologist Jace Tunnell from the hard research institute discovered over ten copies within a 16 -kilometer section of beach, which increased reports from beach visitors about sightings on social media such as Facebook and Instagram, how Vienna.at.
The "Pink Meanie" mainly feeds on ears of ears and follows their occurrence. An encounter with its tentacles can cause painful stitches, which is why it is recommended to treat the affected area with vinegar when it comes to contact. The frequency of sightings is particularly remarkable; This is associated with climatic changes in the world's oceans.
Climate change as a driving force
Climate change has a crucial role in growth in jellyfish populations. According to Research and Knowledge, jellyfish benefit from rising water temperatures that enable them to colonize new habitats. In a comprehensive study by the Alfred Wegener Institute, it was found that seven out of eight types of jellyfish will significantly increase their habitat in the coming decades.
The yellow hair jelly (cyanea capillata) benefits the most and can almost triple its habitat. However, this spread leads to a competition between jellyfish and fishing for food, especially fish larvae and eggs. The conditions in the oceans change due to temperatures that rise due to climate change, and the jellyfish benefit while many other species suffer.
Biodiversity loss and ecological consequences
The effects of climate change are not only limited to the growth of jellyfish. General changes in the marine ecosystems include a loss of biodiversity, which is tightened by rising temperatures and ocean acidification. These points are underpinned by [the knowledge] (https://das-wissen.de/umwelt-und-nachtherke/klimawandel/klimawandel-undse-- undsicen- on-die-meereso-kosysteme), where it is emphasized that the oceans are important carbon sinks, but suffer from the conditions of climate change.
Climatic changes and their ecological, economic and social consequences require urgent measures. Protection and sustainable use of the oceans should become part of a global climate policy in order to counteract the negative consequences of climate change. With the steady increase in jellyfish population it becomes clear that some types of the sea benefit from these changes, while many others are at risk.