Irukandji JellyFish Found In Deep Waters

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Once again the best motto is, “don’t touch them” (it’s against the law also).

Follow your diving instructors directions and make sure you maintain buoyancy and don’t let your gear drag loosely behind you and you will avoid damaging the beautiful reef as well as protect yourself from these reef dangers.

Box JellyFish From November to March
Box Jellyfish are found mainly around river mouths and fax lists muddy waters and rarely on the reef itself.

These little darlings can inflict a very painful and sometimes lethal sting. November to March is the peak time for them.

Swimmers at beaches should always swim in the restricted areas and adhere to warning signs.

Top 5 Most Dangerous Sea Creatures in the Australian Ocean

The Irukandji Jellyfish are found mainly in deeper waters of the reef, although they are often swept ashore by certain winds and currents. Divers and Snorkellers are, particularly at risk.

Irukandji jellyfish
The Blue-ringed Octopus
The Blue Ringed OctopusOpens in a new tab. (about the size of a golf ball) can inflict a poisonous sting that can kill an adult human in minutes and there is No Known Antidote.