In the Pacific nation of Palau, Jellyfish Lake is losing its namesake
 

In the Pacific nation of Palau, Jellyfish Lake is losing its namesake
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The big question at Palau's Jellyfish Lake: Where are all the jellyfish?

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage area, the saltwater lake has long been a source of wonder for tourists, who have delighted in s**rkeling among the millions of golden jellyfish that can fill the water as thick as corn chowder. But some tourists in recent weeks have struggled to find even a single jellyfish, prompting at least one tour operator to suspend its trips.

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