A Japanese teenager discovers a new species of jellyfish in a bay, Orchistoma integrale, extending the habitat of this genus.

The Portuguese man-of-war, or Physalia, is a jelly-like creature that uses a special gas-filled balloon to float on the sea ...

Israeli researchers said Wednesday they have identified an Indian Ocean sea slug now hunting jellyfish polyps off Israel’s ...

Beneath the waves are millions of dangerous sea creatures – and they exist on every continent, from Oceania to Asia and ...

Here are the U.S. beaches with the most jellyfish stings, plus which species are common, and expert tips on how to avoid and ...

Hotter seas and early rain have primed Far North Queensland for an “above‑average” stinger season, experts warn.

Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can ...

The Irukandji jellyfish defies every rule of nature: tiny, translucent, and almost weightless, yet capable of killing within hours. Its venom unleashes a biochemical storm through the body, known as ...

Many Hoosiers were surprised last month to learn that armadillos can be spotted roaming around southern Indiana. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources once again shared the existence of an ...

Irukandji Jellyfish Credit: Youtube This jellyfish is barely bigger than a quarter, but that doesn’t mean it is harmless. A sting can cause Irukandji syndrome, which includes excruciating pain, nausea ...

At Delaware's Lewes Beach, Beach Patrol Captain Strohm Edwards has seen more jellyfish this year than any other and stings have tripled. Along the Nantucket Sound shoreline, researchers believe ...