Prediction,location, collection and transport of jellyfish (Cnidaria) and their polyps

With growing interest in research and display of living jellyfish workers are realizing the difficulty in obtaining and maintaining a healthy collection consistently. This report identifies the causes for the uncertainty in locating specimens and summarizes the latest technology, techniques and avenues for acquiring jellyfish for captive maintenance. Responsibility inherent with jellyfish transport for the prevention of incidental escape is also discussed. Zoo Biol 28:163–176, 2009. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.