White Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)
Flattened body Under 10″ in diameter
The tentacles dangling down from the underside of this jellyfish are covered with tiny stinging cells, which in this species do not penetrate human skin.
Pink or Red Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)
More than 10″ in diameter Reddish center, yellowish sides
This jellyfish occasionally grows up to eight feet in diameter, with tentacles a hundred or more feet long. The stinging cells can painfully wound a swimmer, but you may examine a small jellyfish safely by placing your hand on the smooth dorsal surface and turning it over.
Sea Anemone (Metridium dianthus)
Cylindrical, soft body Tentacles at top give flower-like appearance Generally very colorful