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Jellyfish Swimming Is Mixing the Oceans
eviltangerine writes "A new article from LiveScience suggests that marine creatures, such as the jellyfish, may contribute as much to ocean mixing as wind and tides. Wired is also covering the story and includes a video of the jellyfish in action. From the article, 'The mere act of swimming implies that some water travels with the swimmer,' said CalTech engineer Kakani Katija, co-author of the study in Nature Wednesday. 'Drift applies to all animals, to anything with a body.' No word yet on when the jellyfish blender is to debut."
I prefer camel toe.
"Drift applies to all animals, to anything with a body.' No word yet on when the jellyfish blender is to debut."
Having been stung by a jellyfish the image of one in a blender did bring a smile to my face. They might make a nice sushi smoothie.
"Temporary vortices aside, I think that Sir Isaac Newton might take issue with this statement."
Well yes if you put the vorticies (turbulance) to one side you have probaly eleminated the mode of travel for the water. Customary car analogy: If I take the wheels of my car it will no longer roll down hill.
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? - Pink Floyd.
Let's All Go Jellyfishing!!! (This is the Best Day Ever!!!)
Ships don't travel in convoys due to the motion of water particles.
Ships in convoys are too far apart to affect each other much, unlike a crowded sail ship race.
Ships travel in convoys due to the motion of torpedo particles.