ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

'Public health issue': Box jellyfish swarm spotted off WA coast

Dozens of highly venomous box jellyfish swarmed along Western Australia's Pilbara coast, thrilling scientists eager to classify a potentially new variety. Observers near Dampier reported nearly 100 jellyfish congregating, prompting marine biologists to emphasize the importance of understanding these creatures for public safety. The phenomenon raises concerns about biodiversity and the challenges of marine taxonomy in Australia.

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