carol.'s Reviews > The Thing About Jellyfish

And, apparently, there's a debate on whether they're taking over the world's oceans.

Wind?

Well, I'm not very good at these ocean terms. Lake swimming is a much easier beast. Surge from wind + tide?

I've been trying to improve my learning curve without the painful physical experience, but it does help the learning pathways along ;)

I disagree, but your pain amuses me.

About how to learn or about jellyfish?

Jellyfish. They are cool.

I used to think so.

gonna get some new bffs

Jellyfish chips. I predict they're going to be big. Especially once we've destroyed ocean ecosystems to the point where what's left is mostly huge jellyfish swarms.

Current is the word you are looking for.

Also, I agree about them being jerks. I am extremely afraid of jellyfish. I get all panicky when I seem them, and become primarily concerned with “escaping to somewhere with no jellyfish”. I hesitate to call it a phobia, because I don’t think it’s irrational at all.

Naomi wrote: "Current is the word you are looking for."

No, 'current' is the word for the intrinsic water flow, isn't it? I was reading an article on snorkeling, and it talked about the factors influencing the safety/quality of water, which were "current, surge, and tide," but I'm still not totally clear on 'surge.' That seems to have the most to do with wind. But it seems like tide can influence current by bringing more water in, to allow current to go faster...

Jennifer wrote: "Jellyfish chips. I predict they're going to be big. Especially once we've destroyed ocean ecosystems to the point where what's left is mostly huge jellyfish swarms."

Ok, that's super-interesting. Now I'm going to have to go google what their cells are made of. I thought they were mostly inedible to everything but sea turtles, dolphins, etc. Do they have much protein? That would actually be a thing to do with excess jellyfish. Just think--real 'jellies' candies. 😊

Naomi wrote: "Also, I agree about them being jerks. I am extremely afraid of jellyfish. I get all panicky when I seem them, and become primarily concerned with “escaping to somewhere with no jellyfish”. I hesita..."

I am so with you there! As the saying goes, "It's not paranoia if everyone really is out to get you." 😉

I lived with someone who loved eating jellyfish. This was often in my fridge....

carol. wrote: "Naomi wrote: "Current is the word you are looking for."

No, 'current' is the word for the intrinsic water flow, isn't it? I was reading an article on snorkeling, and it talked about the factors in..."

Well, yes, the current is basically the flow, and currents are affected by all sorts of factors, including wind and tides.

It is true that there are currents, and then there are Currents - the named ones that make up global ocean circulation, like the Gulf Stream.

But basically, if you are in water, and it is flowing in a specific direction you can just call it the current, and it’s unlikely anyone will say “Current?” Sort of like how it doesn’t matter if it’s a tornado, hurricane, light breeze, or me driving with the windows down, I can just say the wind messed up my hair.

Naomi wrote: "carol. wrote: "Naomi wrote: "Current is the word you are looking for."

No, 'current' is the word for the intrinsic water flow, isn't it? I was reading an article on snorkeling, and it talked about..."

And I think surges have to do with storms, because even though there are storm seasons, individual storms aren’t part of the regular cycle, like daily and seasonal tides and such, but I’m also not really sure...

Beige wrote: "I lived with someone who loved eating jellyfish. This was often in my fridge...."

Troll me about my eating habits again, C.
I dare you.

Ummmmm.....

You did! You did! You were RIGHT!

I going to assume Beige's roommie was from Japan or vicinity. There's no legitimate excuse for hot dogs, assuming you can read an ingredient label.

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I like jellyfish salad (not from Japan, fyi).

Yes, but you live in the Bay Area, which is as close to Eastern Asia as you can get in the US, both physically and gastronomically.

True. Although I've never checked where our salad jellies come from. No idea if they're local.