Phantom jellyfish rises from Argentina’s depths in a mission scientists say ‘opened a window'

Rare Bus-Sized Jellyfish Spotted On Deep Sea Video

An exploration out to sea recently off the coast of Argentina unveiled remarkable footage of a jellyfish that's able to get up to the size of a school bus.

Scientists spot rare Phantom Jellyfish

Scientists off the coast of Argentina found a rare giant phantom jelly 820 feet below the ocean’s surface. The phantom jelly can grow as long as a school bus and was first discovered in 1899.

Phantom jellyfish rises from Argentina’s depths in a mission scientists say ‘opened a window'

A rare giant phantom jellyfish spotted off Argentina’s coast has become one of the most striking discoveries from a new deep‑sea expedition. The sighting occurred during an Argentinian‑led mission aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too), which spent several weeks examining deep‑water ecosystems along the country’s entire coastline. While the jellyfish encounter stood out, it was only one part of a mission that revealed a su…

See it: Rare bus-sized phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina– A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.Video from the Schmidt Ocean Institute showed the magnificent creature as it swam 820 feet below the ocean's surface.The jellyfish is a rare one called Stygiomedusa gigantea, or a giant phantom jelly, the institute said.PASSENGER KILLED AFTER ROGUE WAVE SMASHES INTO CRUISE SHI…