'Trojan horse' effect may explain jellyfish blooms

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 06:02 in Physics & Chemistry

(Phys.org)—Man-made structures such as harbours, tourist facilities, oil rigs and aquaculture farms provide ideal sanctuaries for jellyfish polyps to flourish and may explain an apparent increase in jellyfish blooms in many coastal waters around the world.

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