Jellyfish & Plankton

The waters around Iveragh are often crystal clear but this doesn’t mean they are empty of life. They are full of a rich diversity of plants and animals that are at the mercy of currents and tides – plankton. From microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food web to large jellyfish, plankton include some amazing life forms and account for 98% of all marine life. Discover the fascinating life cycle of jellyfish and uncover the diversity and importance of the tiny plankton upon which so much of life on earth depends.