we should be eating jellyfish regularly I’m not even joking
- jellyfish are over-abundant / invasive species in many ecosystems thanks to human activity, and they undergo “blooms” in which their numbers can drown out other species
- these blooms are so disruptive they’ve been known to clog hydroelectric dams and cause massive blackouts
- jellyfish fishing is insanely easy, cost effective, and does not disturb marine substrate/reefs like other types of fishing
- you can literally dip a net into the water and scoop them up. a child can do this.
- the limiting factor for jellyfish consumption right now is that westerners just don’t eat them
- jellyfish are very high in protein, and half of this is in the form of collagen (great for your joints, skin, muscles, and hair) plus low in carbs and fat
- they are flavorless and have a crisp crunch to them, and will absorb the flavor of whatever they’re marinated in. you can prepare them to taste however you want!!
in conclusion, eat jellyfish
for people who are sensitive to texture, jellyfish can be altered quite a bit. it can be thinly sliced, turned into noodles, made into soup, dehydrated, powdered and added to food, or even made into an ice cream-like dessert.
don’t just go out and eat any jellyfish you find, though, because some are toxic.