Sea Life Scarborough Seeks Jellyfish Supervisor

A marine attraction is recruiting a new member of staff to care for its jellyfish. Sea Life in Scarborough has advertised for a supervisor based in the town who will look after jellyfish displays on a national level. This “unique” opportunity is to join the team overseeing tasks such as managing life support systems, acquiring new marine animals ethically and making sure visitors “are wowed” by exhibits. Amy German, the current jellyfish supervisor, described the role as a “fantastic, one-of-a-kind” opportunity. The aquarium is home to more than 350 different species including 10 different types of jellyfish. Ms. German secured her position at Sea Life in Scarborough following her studies in marine biology, despite lacking specialized expertise in jellyfish when she commenced her duties caring for them. Her responsibilities included managing the breeding programme and providing animals to other collections throughout the UK. She is departing to join the International Zoo Veterinary Group. She stated: “It’s a bit of a niche role because jellyfish can be quite tricky customers at times. They’re quite fussy in terms of food and the tanks we keep them in. Breeding them can be even more tricky, it takes a bit of a keen eye, consistency and dedication.” She also mentioned having been stung “probably quite a lot,” noting that the intensity of stings differs among species. Ms. German further commented: “Once you understand them, they’re amazing creatures to look after, there’s nothing else like them.” She continued: “I’ll miss the jellyfish collection trips with other aquariums from across the UK, as it is a nice opportunity to see wild jellyfish and chat jellies with like-minded jelly people.”