Giant Jellyfish Capsize Japanese Fishing Vessel
Posted by Andrew on November 2nd, 2009
The crew of the Diasan Shinsho-maru were plunged into the ocean off the coast of Japan when they tried to haul in their net filled dozens of giant jellyfish.
Each of the jellyfish can weigh up to 200 kg and waters around Japan have been inundated with the creatures this year. Experts believe weather and water conditions in the breeding grounds, off the coast of China, have been ideal for the jellyfish in recent months.
Lately the Sea of Japan has been invaded by the giant creatures. Overfishing of their natural predators is one probable cause.
Giant creatures brought on by environmental damage wreaking havoc on Japan; what an interesting story point…
link: Japanese fishing trawler sunk by giant jellyfish – Telegraph
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