giant jelly fish

Today we found this giant jellyfish on a small cove near our place. I was totally amazed by the size of this thing. I had to check the net to see that this is most likely a lions mane jelly fish and is found around here, but in such a sheltered cove. I am stunned.

Just to give it some perspective this is my number 1 child next to the jelly fish. It is huge. But also very beautiful in so many ways. I had hoped that the tide would turn while we were there so we could see it float away but alas it did not happen. I have no idea if it can possibly survive after being washed up on a beach but we can only hope.

But what is this? There were a few of these on the top of the jelly fish and they were still moving indipendently from the jellyfish while still being attached to it. Can you help me?

This was my favourite jellyfish. It is a clear one with four purple circles in it. Just stunning. I now love jellyfish.