In fact, urine has no effect on the venom because it dilutes and spreads the stinging cells still on your skin, said Philip ...

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You’re blissfully splashing in the ocean and feel a pinch. Or you’re strolling along the beach and step on something sharp. When you’re out at the beach, it’s important to remember that you’re sharing ...

The tentacles of the Portuguese man o' war, (which is technically a siphonophore, a group related to jellyfish), contain harpoon-like cells called nematocysts that deliver painful doses of venom.

Have you had the chance to head out to any part of Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of white sand beaches lately? If so, you may notice some beached jellyfish that have washed ashore. With the weather ...

AN urgent warning has been issued after the world’s most dangerous jellyfish, known for its killer sting, washed up on a popular beach. Officials are urging the public to stay cautious and avoid ...

There's lots of advice out there on how to handle a jellyfish sting. The most common and persistent mythical solution is ...

Lion’s mane (Cyanea rosea) are the largest species of jellyfish seen in New Zealand and often wash up on Northland and ...