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.

Related: Newly discovered jellyfish is a 24-eyed weirdo related to the world's most venomous marine creature Giant phantom jellies also differ from other jellyfish by being viviparous, meaning ...

Hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) died on fish farms in Scotland in the final months of 2024. The mass ...

A species of jellyfish hunts its prey by hurling venom grenades to create "stinging water", researchers said early this month, solving a long-standing mystery as to how they gather food without ...

Up to 200 people a year die from this monster’s fury. The box jellyfish looks ephemeral and harmless, but it is the most ...

Tiny, highly venomous jellyfish stings 2 people in the middle of the ocean — forcing them to be airlifted to hospital When there is visible light, giant phantom jellies emit a slight orange-red ...

Box jellyfish are being caught in drag nets at north Queensland beach despite their numbers declining in the far north. Surf lifesavers are warning people to stay out of the water at popular Eimeo ...

The string jellyfish ‘unleash a devastating assault’ on salmon, as their venomous tentacles inflict excruciating burns on the fish’s skin, eyes, and gills. Trapped in densely packed pens ...

According to Shin Min reporters, there are signs on the beach warning against the venomous box jellyfish, which have reportedly been spotted recently in Singapore. Those who have spotted a box ...

The string jellyfish “unleash a devastating assault” on salmon, as their venomous tentacles inflicting excruciating burns on the fish's skin, eyes, and gills. Trapped in densely packed pens ...