Media for project "NESP TWQ Round 2 - Project 2.2.3 - Early warning systems to minimize the risk of box jellyfish stings by empowering stakeholders"

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Images

A juvenile Irukandji jellyfish (Carukia barnesi) that periodically infests North Queensland beaches and reefs.

An adult Irukandji jellyfish (Carukia barnesi) that periodically infests North Queensland beaches and reefs.

Laboratory experiments on the susceptibility of Irukandji polyps to common pesticides conducted at Griffith University.

Map of frequency of Irukandji stings in Queensland

Sampling for Irukandji using an Irukandji sampling net at Palm Cove. Regular sampling is undertaken over the North Queensland summer.

Stinger-resistant swimming enclosures are deployed at popular beaches throughout North Queensland, where they protect against the deadly box jellyfish.

Stinger-resistant swimming enclosures only protect against box jellyfish. Beaches must still be closed when much smaller Irukandji are present.