Besides being a food source themselves, they break down organic material and transport it to other parts of the ocean. Some studies show up to 10% of the nitrogen needed by phytoplankton is supplied by jellyfish. Beside the plankton feeding cool animal pals like whales, they also generate at least 50% of our atmospheric oxygen. Jellies can also survive in oceanic dead zones and stand a chance at bringing life back into those areas.
Maybe jellyfish? They are annoying and sometimes dangerous, and right offhand I can’t see any downside to their disappearance.
Besides being a food source themselves, they break down organic material and transport it to other parts of the ocean. Some studies show up to 10% of the nitrogen needed by phytoplankton is supplied by jellyfish. Beside the plankton feeding cool animal pals like whales, they also generate at least 50% of our atmospheric oxygen. Jellies can also survive in oceanic dead zones and stand a chance at bringing life back into those areas.
Oh, ok then.
No more food for turtles :(
I know giant sea turtles eat some jellyfish, but I’m not sure how much of their diet it actually is.