The Australian box jellyfish, not any snake or scorpion, holds the title of the most venomous marine animal on the planet.

I have a confession to make. As a kid, I had an irrational fear of all kinds of different ocean life. From great white sharks to Portuguese man-o-war to sea snakes. And this was the level of ...

Most people think the great white shark is the ocean predator they should fear the most. However, this type of jellyfish, statistically speaking, is much deadlier. Sharks are probably the animal that ...

A box jellyfish advisory has been issued for Waikiki and Ala Moana beaches, in whose waters the stinging invertebrates have been spotted, the City and County of Honolulu announced this morning. A ...

Australian researchers believe they have found an antidote to a sting from the world's most venomous creature, the much-feared box jellyfish. Researchers at the University of Sydney had been ...

KUALA LUMPUR Nov 21 — The combination of sun, sand and sea sounds like the perfect holiday, but there are some dangers you should watch out for at the beach, especially if you are with young children.

While jellyfish stings are seldom life-threatening, they can be a very unpleasant experience. Stings can cause pain, swelling, and in rare cases, serious reactions like breathing trouble. Treat stings ...

Many people enjoy spending their summers at the beach, listening to the waves, and exploring colorful tidepools. But too often, we forget that even the smallest and most unassuming creatures can be ...

Besides preventing sunburns...a new type of sunscreen may help you avoid jellyfish stings. Stanford University researchers tested the new product called"Safe Sea" and discovered it helped prevent ...