Have you ever encountered the fascinating Irukandji jellyfish? Found in northern Australia and some parts of the world’s tropical waters, this tiny creature measures less than half an inch long, the ...
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 ...
Australia's most venomous jellyfish has arrived early at a north Queensland beach, where eight of the creatures have been ...
Lifesavers in Far North Queensland have shared a video showing just how surprisingly tiny the highly-venomous Irukandji ...
Even the tiniest encounter can cause severe symptoms and possible death, despite being barely visible in the ocean.
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 ...
The stinger season has claimed its latest victim after a school aged girl was rushed to hospital earlier this afternoon ...
Contact with a box jellyfish tentacle can lead to unbearable pain, necrosis, cardiac arrest, and, in severe cases, death. For humans, a sting can cause Irukandji syndrome, characterized by severe pain ...