Secret Spot: Moon Jellyfish in Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter is located on Florida’s Treasure Coast at the point where the Gulf Stream comes closest to the shore. Here the reefs are magnificent and abound with sea life. Many of the visitors who come to enjoy the diving fail to take the time to explore the water column between the surface and the reef below — but that’s where you’ll find the true voyagers of the ocean. While traveling to a dive site, we discovered this swarm of moon jellyfish drifting north in the Gulf Stream. Swarms usually take place for mating or feeding purposes. I’m happy with either one; this discovery became our secret spot.
Words and photography by Wayne MacWilliams, winner of an Honorable Mention in the 2014 "Through Your Lens" photo competition.
Jupiter is located on Florida’s Treasure Coast at the point where the Gulf Stream comes closest to the shore. Here the reefs are magnificent and abound with sea life. Many of the visitors who come to enjoy the diving fail to take the time to explore the water column between the surface and the reef below — but that’s where you’ll find the true voyagers of the ocean. While traveling to a dive site, we discovered this swarm of moon jellyfish drifting north in the Gulf Stream. Swarms usually take place for mating or feeding purposes. I’m happy with either one; this discovery became our secret spot.
Words and photography by Wayne MacWilliams, winner of an Honorable Mention in the 2014 "Through Your Lens" photo competition.
