Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Dive into the eerie depths of the ocean with us as we reveal one of the spookiest predators of the deep—the dinner plate jellyfish (Solmissus sp.)! This stealthy hunter doesn’t float along like most jellies. Instead, it swims forward with tentacles outstretched, ready to surprise its prey. From comb jellies to salps, this dinner plate jelly has a diverse diet and uses its tentacles to snare different types of gelatinous animals. 😱
This video was captured during Oceana Canada’s 2018 Northeast Pacific Seamounts Expedition. Want more deep-sea thrills? Subscribe and stay tuned for the next spooky sea creature we uncover!
Dive into the eerie depths of the ocean with us as we reveal one of the spookiest predators of the deep—the dinner plate jellyfish (Solmissus sp.)! This stealthy hunter doesn’t float along like most jellies. Instead, it swims forward with tentacles outstretched, ready to surprise its prey. From comb jellies to salps, this dinner plate jelly has a diverse diet and uses its tentacles to snare different types of gelatinous animals. 😱
This video was captured during Oceana Canada’s 2018 Northeast Pacific Seamounts Expedition. Want more deep-sea thrills? Subscribe and stay tuned for the next spooky sea creature we uncover!
