A species of jellyfish hunts its prey by hurling venom ... It was thought that the stings came from detached tentacles or younger specimens. A team from the US Naval Research Laboratory, however ...

"And you can be liberal with it, real cheap." Experts advise those who suffer a box jellyfish sting to immediately exit the water, alert emergency services and to apply vinegar, hot water ...

Experts advise those who suffer a box jellyfish sting to immediately exit the water, alert emergency services, and to apply vinegar, hot water, or baking soda to the sting if possible. Advert As ...

According to authorities, there have already been 75 closures of Queensland beaches due to the stingers this season. Senior lifeguard Jon Murray said Aussie beachgoers ignoring warnings from ...

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service area, which includes Proserpine and Bowen, has treated 21 people for marine stings since November. They included one box jellyfish, seven Irukandji and 13 ...

The box jellyfish has come to the north of Queensland early as heat, rain and calm winds have all combined to create the perfect conditions for the dangerous sea creatures. According to ...

Picture: Supplied. Ms Hempenstall said Queenslanders need to understand the importance of how to deal with a jellyfish sting. “It’s also important that people are familiar with resuscitation ...

The Caribbean is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its sandy beaches and reefs, but under the ocean water ...

Age less than 6 months old Ear pain or crying like in pain Discharge is yellow or green, cloudy white or smells bad Clear drainage (not from a head injury) lasts more than 24 hours You think your ...

Jellyfish are increasing in the majority of the world's coastal ecosystems, according to the first global study of jellyfish abundance by University of British Columbia researchers. In a study ...

Stings from bees, wasps and hornets can be painful. To treat a sting and help relieve the pain, dermatologists offer these tips. It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully ...