Blue Cannonball Jellyfish Plush – Soft, Lifelike, and Ocean-Inspired

The Cannonball Jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris), or cabbagehead jellyfish, is a fascinating marine creature with a dome-shaped bell reaching up to 25 cm in diameter. Found along the southeastern U.S. coast and the Gulf of Mexico, it thrives in summer and fall. This jellyfish feeds on zooplankton and even shares its meals with portly spider crabs in a unique symbiotic relationship. While mostly harmless to humans, it releases a mild toxin to deter predators, though leatherback sea turtles happily feast on them. Known locally as "jellyballs," they are a surprising seafood delicacy exported to Asia, blending nature’s wonder with culinary culture!