Are jellyfish eaten?

Jellyfish are often eaten by sea turtles, who love the taste of jellyfish. Jellyfish live in deep water, and shallow water along the coast and both warm and cold water. Some types of jellyfish are suitable for human consumption. Edible jellyfish is seafood that is harvested and consumed in several Asian and southeast Asian countries. In some Asian countries, it is considered a delicacy — edible jellyfish, including salads, sushi, noodles, and main courses.

Various preparation methods exist. Cannonball jellyfish and jelly blubber are edible species of jellyfish. Desalted ready to use jellyfish are low in calories and contain hardly any fat. Jellyfish salad is popular in Asia. Jellyfish sushi is consumed in Japan.