Tiny Irukandji jellyfish, smaller than a $2 coin, surprises social media users with its diminutive size. Found at Palm Cove Beach, Cairns, the jellyfish's size was revealed in a lifeguard's Instagram ...
An alarming video shared by lifeguards shows just how easily the venomous Irukandji jellyfish can go unseen when swimming in ...
There's been a fatal shark attack, a rise in snake bites and swimmers in North Queensland are being warned to take ...
If you think someone has been stung by a Irukandji jellyfish, Surf Life Saving advises to pour vinegar onto the sting for at least 30 seconds and monitor the person for 45 minutes in a safe location ...
Jellyfish research scientist Dr Lee-ann Gershwin from the University of Tasmania says there have long been Irukandji stings in southern waters, and the question of jellyfish migration is more ...
However, its sting can cause Irukandji syndrome, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition that includes symptoms like intense pain, vomiting, and dangerously high blood pressure.
a savvy mum is launching a marine kit to aid sting victims after her son who suffered an irukandji sting in September, 2024. Surf Lifesaving Queensland instructs people to take the following steps ...
Even the tiniest encounter can cause severe symptoms and possible death, despite being barely visible in the ocean.