Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches. Bluebottle ...

Chloe McCardel was attempting the swim without a shark cage. June 13, 2013— -- Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel aborted her attempted swim from Cuba to Florida after 11 hours in the ...

Kayak fishing in Australia is wild enough when sharks are circling under you, but this trip adds clouds of jellyfish to the mix. Robert field hooks into hard fighting sharks that tow the kayak around ...

Summer vacations are just around the corner and most people are already booking tickets for their next beach vacation. However, experts are cautioning revelers to be careful of Irukandji Jellyfish – ...

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 ...

In fact, urine has no effect on the venom because it dilutes and spreads the stinging cells still on your skin, said Philip Swart, the medical director at Altezza Travel, a tour operator in Tanzania.

None of the incidents were life threatening, officials said. Hundreds and hundreds of central Florida beach-goers enjoying the sun and surf this week were faced with a very unpleasant shock. About ...