Irukandji are a type of box jellyfish found in Australia. Although they're small (about the size of a human thumbnail), their venom is extremely toxic. This type of jellyfish has cnidoblasts on its body as well as its tentacles. The Irukandji's sting is so painful and causes such sever...
If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you'll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years. Is it best to use hot water or an ice pack? How about pouring on vinegar or rubbing with sand? Then ther...
Some 20 to 40 people die from stings by box jellyfish annually in the Philippines alone, according to the U.S. National Science Foundation. "But because death certificates are not required in many countries within the range of box jellyfish, worldwide fatalities from box jellyfish may be ser...
It's more common than you might think: The Weather Channel recently reported that more than 3,000 people were treated for jellyfish stings in Central Florida in two weeks, and the beaches issued warnings of dangerous marine life. The good news is that while they can be painful, jellyfish...
Many clever species are undeterred by porcupine quills, venomous snake fangs, sticky-armed octopuses, and more.
The bluebottleis another type of jellyfish that has a balloon-like appearance and gently bobs in the water but despite its beautiful blue colour, it is not as friendly as it may first seem and can deliver a painful sting, however, it is not life-threatening. ...
Been stung by a jellyfish? It's more common than you might think: USA Today recently reported that more than 600 people were treated for jellyfish stings in Central Florida on a single weekend. The good news is that while they can be painful, jellyfish stings are very rarely life-threate...
Alia Payne,an interactive arts professor came to the National Museum of Natural History to work with the live jellyfish collections.She always got the same question from visitors, "How do jellyfish stings work?" She had the scientific answer for them but found it difficult ...
I hate jellyfish. They're everywhere in the ocean, and they show up on pretty much every beach in the world. While some of their stings are fatal, most species of jellyfish range from a mild reminder to wear shoes on the beach to you never want to go to the beach again. Many spec...