March 24, 2009 | 3 comments
A Jellyfish Burger
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Overfishing has reduced jellyfish predators and climate change has increased ocean temperatures. Jellies thrive in empty, warmer oceans. Without changes in global fishing policies, the seafood of the future is rubbery, according to digital artist Dave Beck and marine scientist Jennifer Jacquet, who created this image. The jellyfish burger is so close to becoming a reality, we can taste it, say Beck and Jacquet.
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