FAQ's

What kind of an animal is a Jellyfish?

Jellyfish are considered to be very ancient and primitive organisms belonging to the Cnidaria family, which have lived in the world's oceans for 600 million years, predating even the dinosaurs!

Where can Jellyfish be found?

Jellyfish can be found all over the world. The coastlines of the U.S., Hawaii, the Mediterranean Sea, Australia and South Africa are all infested with jellyfish during some seasons. Worldwide over 100 million beach-users are exposed to jellyfish hazard. Check our jellyfish world map to find which Jellyfish can be commonly found at specific locations.

Why do jellyfish sting?

Jellyfish are passive predators which do not chase their prey but paralyze it by firing a toxic dart into the victim. Once the prey is paralyzed it is either swallowed by the jellyfish (if it is small enough) or it stays glued to the tentacles, where it is slowly digested. Click here to learn about the jellyfish stinging mechanism. go to Jellyfish Stings: Hi-tech Micro injections.

Coral can also sting. Is it related to Jellyfish?

Coral, Sea Anemone and Hydrozoa all belong to the same phylum as jellyfish called Cnidaria (pronounced with silent C as "nidaria"). All cnidarian organisms contain the same stinging mechanism.

Which is the most dangerous jellyfish in the world?

The Box Jellyfish inhabits the north-east coast of Australia and contains the most potent toxin in the marine environment. Its sting is considered extremely dangerous and in a number of cases it has proved to be fatal.

Does Safe-Sea® protect swimmers against all types of jellyfish and sea lice?

Yes, Safe-Sea® eliminates stinging cells discharge and prevents skin penetration by the cnidaria sting mechanism. There are 15,000 specimens of jellyfish, coral hydroids and anemones and their toxins content is highly variable, but they share 30 types of stinging cells with same mode of action. Safe-Sea® inactivates the stinging mechanism and is therefore designed to work for all types. Trials have shown it to be effective against toxic jellyfish from different types.

Was Safe-Sea® tested against many types of jellyfish?

Safe-Sea® is the only product which has been tested and proven to be effective against jellyfish stings. This includes clinical tests under double blind conditions in several medical centers against several types of jellyfish. These clinical tests were conducted on Sea Nettle in Stanford Hospital University, Box Jellyfish in Bert Fish Medical Center in Florida, and Rhopilema (toxic Mediterranean jellyfish) in Rambam Hospital, Israel. All tests demonstrated that that Safe-Sea® provides effective protection against jellyfish stings. Other tests conducted by an independent Japanese team indicated that Safe-Sea® provides protection against Blue Bottle, Sea Wasp and Box Jellyfish (clinical test reports can be provided on request). These tests indicate that Safe-Sea® is effective against even the most dangerous jellyfish.

If I get stung should I treat it with vinegar?

Vinegar is known to be highly effective if applied immediately you get stung by Box Jellyfish. This is because it inhibits the firing mechanism of the stinging cells within tentacles that remain attached to the skin, which do not release their venom all at once. However, it does not necessarily work on other types of jellyfish, and may even activate the stinging cells of some other jellyfish types.

What are Sea Lice?

Sea Lice are tiny jellyfish, known also as Thimble Jellyfish, which are very hard to spot and avoid. Water infested with sea lice can cause rashes and infections, sometimes called "Seabathers Eruption". Sea Lice infestations are very common in Florida and in the Caribbean during the summer months.

Is "Sea Nettle" a Jellyfish?

Yes, Sea Nettle is one of the most common jellyfish found along the U.S. coastline. Each year almost a million bathers are stung on the beaches of Florida and Maryland (Chesapeake Bay) by Sea Nettles.

Planning your next vacation near the ocean?

Click on the map below in order to find what type of jellyfish are found in each area of the world: