Mesmerizing and mysterious jellyfish will surround visitors in a new SeaWorld San Diego aquarium that focuses on the serene, graceful and ethereal creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs.
The new Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience aquarium will debut on March 15 at the San Diego marine park just in time for the Spring Break season.
The Jewels of the Sea attraction near the Electric Eel roller coaster will feature several species — including moon jellies, pacific sea nettles and upside-down jellyfish.
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The first-of-its-kind aquarium at any SeaWorld park promises to be an Instagram-worthy photo spot with a jellyfish-filled archway, one of the largest jelly cylinders in the country and a glowing LED room of the pulsating invertebrates.
Jewels of the Sea will be divided into three sections — Realm of Jellies, Jellyfish Passage and the Medusa Gallery.
The Realm of Jellies will focus on the anatomy and life cycle of the jellyfish.
The Jellyfish Passage will feature a 14-foot-tall moon jelly aquarium — one of the tallest in the nation.
The Medusa Gallery will celebrate the beauty and mystery of comb jellies and sea nettles.
The vital role jellyfish play in transporting nutrients throughout ocean layers and other educational details will be highlighted throughout the exhibit.
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A touch pool will allow visitors to get up close to the brainless beauties that have terrified generations of beach-goers with their stinging tentacles.
Hardcore jellyfish fans can sign up for a $50 Jelly Up-Close Tour led by an expert aquarist.
SeaWorld San Diego annual passholders will get a preview of Jewels of the Sea before the official grand opening of the attraction.