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Invasive Jellyfish Clones Spread Across British Columbia’s Waterways

  • A single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish introduced to British Columbia decades ago has led to thousands of clones spreading to 34 waterways, disrupting local ecosystems.
  • The jellyfish thrive in warm waters and reproduce asexually, threatening native species by competing for plankton.
  • Researchers are working to map the jellyfish’s distribution and understand its ecological impact.