Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 3/8/26: Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Along the Maine Coast

WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives · Mar 8, 2026 · 5m

Host/Producer: Glen Mittelhauser Recorded while sailing east along the Maine coast in the summer of 2025, this episode reflects on sightings of Lion’s Mane jellyfish and how their presence varies with water temperature and coastal geography. Glen describes their immense size potential, surprising life cycle, and their place in Maine’s cold-water food web, contrasting them with the more familiar moon jellyfish of Penobscot Bay. More information about Maine Natural History can be found at mainenaturalhistory.org. About the hosts: Glen Mittelhauser founded Maine Natural History Observatory…