A Japanese student’s childhood fascination with jellyfish has led to the discovery of a new species now known as the “integral jellyfish.” Officially named Orchistoma integrale, this marine creature was found in the coastal waters of Japan and represents a significant addition to our understanding of ocean biodiversity. From Childhood Interest to Scientific Discovery Ryoya Sugimoto, a student at the University of Tokyo, first encountered the unknown jellyfish species as a 13-year-old in 2018 while observing marine life from the docks of Tanabe Bay in Wakayama, Japan. His interest in jellyfish began after being stung by one as a child, … Continue reading Japanese Student’s Discovery: New Jellyfish Species Challenges Marine Biology Norms