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Several venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs have been discovered at Karon Beach, prompting warnings from marine authorities for beachgoers to avoid contact with the dangerous creature.The Marine and ...
A paddleboarder snapped some photos of a distinctively coloured jellyfish in the shallow waters near Sandbanks on Thursday ...
Whether you’re seeking immediate advice on how to manage a jellyfish sting or are simply preparing yourself ahead of a family beach vacation, here’s what you need to know including expert-agreed tips ...
Some studies suggest jellyfish blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. Reasons include warmer waters due to climate ...
Man O' War washed up on Wilmington-area beaches, prompting purple flags and warnings. Here's what you need to know about ...
The box jellyfish has earned its reputation as one of the most venomous creatures on Earth, with toxins so potent they can kill a human within minutes of contact.
The problem with jellyfish is that their stinging cells can remain active even after the animal is dead. Fishermen complain ...
The jellyfish have developed this neurotoxin to paralyze their prey, making it easy for them to pull the animal into its mouth. Lion’s manes are the world’s largest jellyfish, reaching up to 6 feet ...
In smaller prey, this leads to almost instantaneous immobilization. Some jellyfish toxins specifically target neuromuscular junctions, preventing prey from coordinating escape movements. The ...
“It is hypothesized that the very first Cnidarians may have used these isorhiza cnidocytes to fight off competitors, adhere to the ground and maybe capture prey.” The fossil record of jellyfish is ...