Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)

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The lion's mane jellyfish, also known as the giant jellyfish or the hair jelly is the largest known species of jellyfish. Its range is confined to cold, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific Oceans. It is common in the English Channel, Irish Sea, North Sea, and in western Scandinavian waters

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Location: Alnmouth Northumberland
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