Jellies Invasion
Get up close with nine species of mesmerizing jellies.
Jellies: Brainless and Beautiful
From the graceful Pacific sea nettle to the short and stout blue blubber, Jellies Invasion highlights the stunning diversity of these brainless invertebrates.
Jellies come in every color, shape and size. They live in every ocean, thrive in coastal and open waters, and even live in fresh water. We rarely notice these translucent animals, but they have always been there. Because of recent changes to jelly populations—including massive swarms, voracious eating habits and habitat invasions—these animals are changing the balance of the Earth's aquatic ecosystems.
Featured Animals Discover Jellies at the Aquarium
Learn more about the fascinating species in Jellies Invasion.
Online Gift Shop National Aquarium Apparel & Gifts
Our online shop has the perfect gift for the jellies-lover in your life. Sales from our gift shop support the Aquarium's conservation and animal welfare efforts.
Explore More Exhibits
Amazon River Forest
Discover an Amazon tributary in three distinct stages of seasonal flooding.
Animal Care and Rescue Center
Go behind the scenes to explore this innovative, world-class home for Aquarium animals and some of our rescue operations.
Atlantic Coral Reef
Descend through a bustling Caribbean reef home to hundreds of fishes.