Environmental drivers of the occurrence and abundance of the Irukandji jellyfish (Carukia barnesi).

ABSTRACT: Understanding the links between species and their environment is critical for species management. This is particularly true for organisms of medical and/or economic significance. The 'Irukandji' jellyfish (Carukia barnesi) is well known for its small size, cryptic nature, and highly venomous sting. Being the namesake of the Irukandji syndrome, contact with this marine stinger often leads to hospitalization and can be fatal. Consequently, the annual occurrence of this organism is believed to cost the Australian government an estimated $AUD3 billion annually in medical costs and losses for tourism. Despite its economic importance the logistical difficulties related to surveying C.barnesi in situ has led to a paucity of knowledge regarding its ecology and significantly impeded management stra

SUBMITTER: Rowley OC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9352007 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature