Irukandji jellyfish

The Irukandji is small and solitary species of sea jellies, occupying deeper offshore waters.

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Marine experts have reinforced warnings that deadly irukandji jellyfish are moving south and could soon be on Queensland's popular Sunshine Coast beaches.

Irukandji Jellyfish | The smallest types of jellyfish and probably the most poisonous out of all of them as well. Don’t let the small size fool you. It’s deep blue color is more than enough indication that this little jellyfish is extremely venomous.

Scientists have successfully hatched Irukandji eggs. Here's why that's important.

Irukandji Jellyfish - symptoms includes severe lower back pain, vomiting and muscle cramps, and if particularly serious, could result in toxic heart failure, fluid on the lungs or a brain haemorrhage. Around 30% of cases result in some form of heart failure, and one in five victims suffer life-threatening complications and end up on life support.

Australia may be known for its deadly snakes, jelly fish and spiders but a new study has found it's the humble backyard bee that's our biggest health threat.

A decades-old problem in predicting Irukandji blooms has been solved by a team of our scientists, and the results could […]