Caltech Turns Jellyfish into Climate Researchers

As the urgency to understand the human impact on our oceans grows, innovative solutions are required. Scientists at Caltech are taking a unique approach by harnessing the natural abilities of jellyfish, equipping them with advanced technology to explore marine environments, particularly the deep ocean, which remains largely mysterious and unexplored due to its challenging conditions. Caltech researchers are developing a "go-faster cap" and specialized sensors that can be attached to jellyfish, effectively transforming these marine creatures into aquatic researchers. These enhancements not only increase the swimming speed of the jellyfish but also allow them to collect critical data from areas of the ocean that are difficult to reach with traditional equipment. This project aims to pro ...