An anomalous cluster of Irukandji jelly stings (Cnidaria: Cubozoa: Carybdeida) at Ningaloo Reef

An anomalous cluster of Irukandji jelly stings (Cnidaria: Cubozoa: Carybdeida) was documented at Ningaloo Reef, with an unusually high number of cases reported between March and June 2013. The event, occurring in the northern regions of Ningaloo Marine Park and extending into Exmouth Gulf, involved seven confirmed sightings of three Irukandji species. This unusual concentration of stings highlights the need for further study on the factors contributing to such events. The research relied on documented cases and sightings to analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of Irukandji jelly occurrences.

Gershwin, L.-A., & Hannay, P. (2014). An anomalous cluster of Irukandji jelly stings (Cnidaria: Cubozoa: Carybdeida) at Ningaloo Reef. Records of the Western Australian Museum, 29(1), 78. https://doi.org/10.18195/issn.0312-3162.29(1).2014.078-081