World Jellyfish Day 2025: 5 fascinating facts to know
Kaveri Amin
World Jellyfish Day
World Jellyfish Day is celebrated annually on November 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of jellyfish in marine ecosystems
Anatomy
Jellyfish isn’t actually a fish. They do not have bones, a heart, or a brain-- only a central nervous system
Glow in the dark
Some jellyfish glow blue or green in the dark using bioluminescent organs that light up on touch to scare predators
Group of Jellyfish
A group of jellyfish is called `bloom,` a `swarm` or a `smack`
Jellyfish in India
India has a documented 44 species, but some sources suggest the number might be closer to 50
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