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Geo Cloete

Tentacle Tornado

The cold Atlantic waters off Cape Town are rich in plankton, often causing blooms and poor visibility. On this day, clearer water allowed a photo hinting at the scale of this never-before-photographed box jellyfish aggregation—one of several columns, with dense masses filling the gaps below.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Silver

Wildlife

Professional

Tentacle Tornado

The cold Atlantic waters off Cape Town are rich in plankton, often causing blooms and poor visibility. On this day, clearer water allowed a photo hinting at the scale of this never-before-photographed box jellyfish aggregation—one of several columns, with dense masses filling the gaps below.

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Geo Cloete

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Landscapes, Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

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South Africa

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