BOX JELLYFISH are known for their distinctive box-like appearance and their potent venom, which can cause severe stings and ...

AN international research team of scientists from two colleges and the National Museum in the Philippines, as well as a ...

Box jellyfishes, known for their distinctive box-like appearance and their potent venom, can cause severe stings and fatalities. Many coastal communities in the Philippines are aware of the dangers ...

What we do know is that the 43 species of box jellyfish cause more deaths and injuries than sharks, stingrays and sea snakes.

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

“This box jellyfish was found to cause severe stings and even fatalities in the Indo-Pacific and Western Pacific regions. Their tentacles can inflict extreme pain, cause skin injuries with welts, and ...