Scientists spotted a rare phantom jellyfish (Stygiomedusa gigantea) during a comprehensive expedition in deep-sea ecosystems offshore the entire length of Argentina, the Schmidt Ocean Institute said on Tuesday (February 3). (Production: Vinaya K, Gloria Lopez) | ABS-CBN News

In a comprehensive expedition examining deep-sea ecosystems off the entire length of Argentina, scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel R/V Falkor (too) have documented a rare phantom jellyfish. Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly known as the giant phantom jelly, can grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter, and its four arms can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) long. They do not have any stinging tentacles but use their arms to catch prey, according to information shared by the institute. | AFP

New ocean fear unlocked. 🌊😨 A rare giant phantom jellyfish, aka Stygiomedusa gigantea, was caught on camera about 820 feet below the surface off the coast of Argentina. The creatures’ bell can grow up to 3.3 feet wide, and their four arms can stretch up to 33 feet long, according to the Schmidt Ocean Institute. The jellyfish don’t have stinging tentacles — but they use those massive arms to catch prey. | Yahoo News

Scientists spotted a rare phantom jellyfish (Stygiomedusa gigantea) during an expedition in deep-sea ecosystems off the coast of Argentina, the Schmidt Ocean Institute said on Feb. 2. | NTD Life