Dangerous: A box jellyfish measuring about 15cm from the top to the bottom of its umbrella-shaped body. — Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies
THE tragic death of a two-year-old child following a multi-tentacled box jellyfish sting at Pantai Chenang, Langkawi, has sparked a wide range of reactions.
The Kedah Fisheries Department said the presence of box jellyfish in the area is a rare occurrence. Will acknowledging the presence of box jellyfish truly harm the tourism industry in Langkawi and its surrounding areas?
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