Crichton-esque SciFi Involving the Ocean

[BreeLikeTheChe…]

I'm trying to find a book I read a couple years back. It was Michael Crichton-esque. The plot involved there being major disasters across the globe involving sealife (Jelly fish swarms, whale attacks etc.) I remember later on there being a virus that hid inside lobsters and caused some problems. As the plot goes on a crew is assembled to go exploring in the sea to try to figure out what's causing the sudden aggressive attacks. I don't remember much of the ending. Oh! and I have a vague impression the main character is Aleutian.

 It is going to drive me insane if I can't find it! Please help!

[jesla]

 You might want to check out Neal Stephenson's "Zodiac."  (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/zodiac-neal-stephenson/1100314236?ean=9780802198570&format=nook-book...   It sounds like it´s in the ballpark. If it isn't your book it might be one you'd like.

[BreeLikeTheChe…]

Not the book but looks like a good read, thanks for the suggestion

[javabird · Accepted solution]

Sound like this one:

The Swarm  

[MoonracerMN]

Sphere  Jellyfish swarms? Sounds actually like Sphere which was Crichton.

[BreeLikeTheChe…]

Oh my god! That's it! You have no idea how much you just made my day thank you!

[MoonracerMN]

Ok, now you have me curious as to which book it was. Sphere I've read but the other two I haven't so it peaks my interest and has given me more books to add to my to buy list.

[javabird]

Here's a summary of Swarm- 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swarm_(novel)

[BreeLikeTheChe…]

It was The Swarm. I insist you read it! It's an amazing book

[MoonracerMN]

I grabbed the sample I'll have to read that later. Thanks for the reccomendation.