--- product_id: 31122871 title: "Jellyfish: A Natural History" price: "£48.22" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/31122871-jellyfish-a-natural-history store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Jellyfish: A Natural History **Price:** £48.22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jellyfish: A Natural History - **How much does it cost?** £48.22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/31122871-jellyfish-a-natural-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jellyfish, with their undulating umbrella-shaped bells and sprawling tentacles, are as fascinating and beautiful as they are frightening and dangerous. They are found in every ocean at every depth, and they are the oldest multi-organed life form on the planet, having inhabited the ocean for more than five hundred million years. In many places they are also vastly increasing in number, and these population blooms may be an ominous indicator of the rising temperatures and toxicity of the world’s oceans. Jellyfish presents these aquarium favorites in all their extraordinary and captivating beauty. Fifty unique species, from stalked jellyfish to black sea nettles, are presented in stunning color photographs along with the most current scientific information on their anatomy, history, distribution, position in the water, and environmental status. Foremost jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin provides an insightful look at the natural history and biology of each of these spellbinding creatures, while offering a timely take on their place in the rapidly changing and deteriorating condition of the oceans. Readers will learn about immortal jellyfish who live and die and live again as well as those who camouflage themselves amid sea grasses and shells, hiding in plain sight. Approachably written and based in the latest science and ecology, this colorful book provides an authoritative guide to these ethereal marine wonders. Review: THE Jellyfish Book You Were Looking For - Such a beautiful book! There's, unfortunately, not a lot of jellyfish books available. At least not ones that cover different types of jellyfish in detail. This book just does that. It's a mini-encyclopedia, if you will, about all different kinds of jellies. Ones you've never heard of, I'm sure. It's divided into five lengthy chapters. Each one covers different topics over jellyfish. Such as, history, ecology, taxonomy, etc. The book is filled to the brim with wonderful images, detailed drawings and great explanations. The pages are also made of a very sturdy material; they're not flimsy. After each chapter, there's two pages covering a specific type of jelly (see images). It's definitely what I've been looking for! I thank Lisa-Ann Gershwin for this lovely book! As well as all the other great people that took part in making it. Please, continue! Do not let this be the end. We need more books that cover jellyfish in such wonderful spotlights as this book did. Go big next time, include even more jellyfish! If you're on the fence, you won't regret this purchase. Wanna learn more about jellyfish, but are worried to be overwhelmed? This book simplifies the materials and presents it back in a very colorful and easy-to-read way. If you're a fan of jellies, you already have this! Review: finally, a big beautiful book on jellyfish! - I bought this book both because I am obsessed with the ethereal nature of jellyfish and also as a photo reference for painting. It's a beautiful and informative book and the first of its kind- a big volume of information, statistics, and photos of all sorts of jellyfish. I can't stop flipping through it. One thing to note, especially for those who are buying this book specifically for the photos- these aren't the "atmospheric" Instagram-filtered, heavy-color-saturation photos you see all over the place online- these are detailed, full-specimen images of jelly fish that serve to show off all the creatures in a very clear and concise way. I'll admit that I was a tiny bit disappointed by that, but I realized that the photos are some of the most complete and clear images of the most varieties of jellyfish I have ever seen. If you love jellyfish, and you're looking for a good book to have on your shelf, THIS is the one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #269,821 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #44 in Oceanography (Books) #75 in Marine Biology (Books) #132 in Marine Life | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 206 Reviews | ## Images ![Jellyfish: A Natural History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812PhvDqCqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE Jellyfish Book You Were Looking For *by O***R on June 9, 2016* Such a beautiful book! There's, unfortunately, not a lot of jellyfish books available. At least not ones that cover different types of jellyfish in detail. This book just does that. It's a mini-encyclopedia, if you will, about all different kinds of jellies. Ones you've never heard of, I'm sure. It's divided into five lengthy chapters. Each one covers different topics over jellyfish. Such as, history, ecology, taxonomy, etc. The book is filled to the brim with wonderful images, detailed drawings and great explanations. The pages are also made of a very sturdy material; they're not flimsy. After each chapter, there's two pages covering a specific type of jelly (see images). It's definitely what I've been looking for! I thank Lisa-Ann Gershwin for this lovely book! As well as all the other great people that took part in making it. Please, continue! Do not let this be the end. We need more books that cover jellyfish in such wonderful spotlights as this book did. Go big next time, include even more jellyfish! If you're on the fence, you won't regret this purchase. Wanna learn more about jellyfish, but are worried to be overwhelmed? This book simplifies the materials and presents it back in a very colorful and easy-to-read way. If you're a fan of jellies, you already have this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ finally, a big beautiful book on jellyfish! *by C***. on October 19, 2018* I bought this book both because I am obsessed with the ethereal nature of jellyfish and also as a photo reference for painting. It's a beautiful and informative book and the first of its kind- a big volume of information, statistics, and photos of all sorts of jellyfish. I can't stop flipping through it. One thing to note, especially for those who are buying this book specifically for the photos- these aren't the "atmospheric" Instagram-filtered, heavy-color-saturation photos you see all over the place online- these are detailed, full-specimen images of jelly fish that serve to show off all the creatures in a very clear and concise way. I'll admit that I was a tiny bit disappointed by that, but I realized that the photos are some of the most complete and clear images of the most varieties of jellyfish I have ever seen. If you love jellyfish, and you're looking for a good book to have on your shelf, THIS is the one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite coffee table book *by B***K on November 28, 2024* Loved it! Had the chance recently at the library to see the author's newest book as well. This one has more information and plenty of photos, and could be skimmed for visual inspiration or information. The newer book is more visual-centric (probably because fewer and fewer people read anymore). If you could only buy one marine-themed coffee table book, this would be the it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/31122871-jellyfish-a-natural-history](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/31122871-jellyfish-a-natural-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*