An existing jellyfish sightings initiative has launched a new map dedicated to reporting observations of tar on beaches or at sea.

This summer, those pesky, fear-inducing sea creatures that terrorize swimmers in their path, are even bigger than before.

University of Haifa researchers are part of a global effort to develop a jellyfish-based filter that could help minimize microplastics in marine environments.

"These micro-jellyfish expand our basic understanding of what makes up an animal," Israeli researchers say.

Jellyfish are the oceans' peskiest predator that can ruin anyone's fun day at the beach but now Israeli research has found a reason to fish jellyfish and use them to produce a sustainable resource.

When you think of a stingly, gooey jellyfish, the last thing that would ever come to mind is smooth toilet paper. But you may have to rethink your opinion of the creature, as an Israeli company is using the raw material to create absorbing cloths.