New glowing jellyfish species found off Louisiana
New glowing jellyfish species found off Louisiana
US · Published Apr 24, 2026
A new moon jellyfish species, *Aurelia profunda*, has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.
Scientists from Texas A&M University at Galveston identified the species during a recent offshore expedition.
The specimen, found carrying larvae, allowed researchers to study its full life cycle, highlighting the ocean’s unexplored biodiversity.
New jellyfish species expands Gulf's known count
A new species of moon jellyfish, *Aurelia profunda*, has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, expanding the region’s known jellyfish species count from three to four. Scientists from Texas A&M University at Galveston made the identification during a recent offshore expedition. The discovery highlights the vast, unexplored biodiversity of the ocean.
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