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What you need to know about Australia's jellyfish - before you get stung

Blue bottle, Physalia utriculus, Indo-Pacific Portuguese Man-of-War

Blue bottle, Physalia utriculus, Indo-Pacific Portuguese Man-of-War Source: Getty

If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's likely you'll come across blooms of jellyfish. Experts say while most species cause few problems, others can be much more dangerous.


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If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's likely you'll come across blooms of jellyfish. Experts say while most species cause few problems, others can be much more dangerous.



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