Legal to Collect Moon Jellyfish for Personal Use?

April 4, 2013

Question: I am interested in collecting some moon jellyfish just for my personal use but want to be sure it’s legal. They would not be sold or traded. If legal, can I collect them under a basic fishing license or would I be required to have a marine collector’s permit? (Tucker M.)

Answer: Moon jellyfish occurring outside the tide pool zone (1,000 ft. seaward from mean high tide) may be legally taken with a fishing license and the bag limit is 35 (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 29.05 & 29.05(a)).

!?!?!??!? To eat!?!?!?!?!!?? WHa!?!?!?!? Yuck!?!?!?! Halloween gross out bowl for the kids!?!?!?

I've seen jellyfish on the menu before.

PB&J anyone?