Finding Venom: The Hunt For Malaysia's Dangerous Jellyfish
In very welcome and long-overdue news, Malaysia's The Star is reporting that researchers are in the process of identifying dangerous jellyfish species local to seas around Sabah. A first of its kind, this is a great initiative by a committed number of scientists that will shed light on a growing problem and hopefully lead to real and meaningful change. Malaysia desperately needs a system of dangerous jellyfish safety and awareness to reduce the risk of serious stings and death that have gone under-reported for decades. On Saturday, 09 Nov 2024, The Star's Muguntan Vanar wrote: Experts aim to identify venom from 17 jellyfish species A team of experts led by Lahad Datu Hospital is working on identifying venom from 17 jellyfish species found in Sabah waters. They hope to gain better knowledge and possibly seek out appropriate antidotes to treat deadly stings. Jellyfish sting incidents in Malaysia remain poorly documented, with only 15 recorded deaths from 1990 to 2022, si...