A Young Lion

One of the largest Jellyfish to be found in the world’s oceans, the Lions Mane Jellyfish Cyanea capillata. Not a common site on Ningaloo Reef, and even less common in Exmouth Gulf, but when conditions are just right they bloom in the deep offshore waters of Exmouth Canyon. From there, an eddy of Leeuwin Current water occasionally may peel off and bring them closer to shore and even, on rare occasions, into Exmouth Gulf. On this day deep blue oceanic water has been pushed into the normally turbid gulf, bringing with it a diversity of oceanic creatures including this juvenile Lions Mane Jelly. Photo taken in Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia

About the frames:
All frames are Australian made from sustainably sourced materials and come ready to hang with hanging gear. The prints are also printed, and mounted right here in Australia and are on high quality Hahnemuhle Smooth Photo Rag 308gsm 100% cotton rag.