With the summer holidays approaching, many will be looking forward to going abroad. But you should be careful when picking up ...

If you go down to the beach for a spot of rock pooling this summer, just be mindful of exactly which species you might come ...

A woman has urged people to be careful when picking shells up on the beach after she says she nearly died after picking up a ...

A woman who 'almost died' from handling a specific type of shell has urged all holidaymakers to take care when exploring ...

Some studies suggest jellyfish blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. Reasons include warmer waters due to climate change and increased shipping, aquaculture, and more man-made structures ...

The species studied by the researchers (Conus episcopatus) is found along the east coast of Australia and is one of 700 species of cone snails.

The species studied by the researchers (Conus episcopatus) is found along the east coast of Australia and is one of 700 species of cone snails.

Discover 10 deadly animals that people around the world actually eat — from Japan’s lethal fugu to Cambodia’s fried ...

Cone snails are currently used to produce the drug known as Prialt, which can only be consumed by an injection in the spine.

First Nations people started trading 'trepang', or sea cucumber, in the 1700s, and now these tiny marine animals may help ...

The toxin, similar to spider and cone snail venom, activates pain receptors, leading to agonizing experiences, as highlighted by historical incidents and recent displays in poison gardens.