Footage shared by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority on Wednesday morning shows a rare box jellyfish in the Red Sea off Eilat. The authority stated the species is not the lethal Australian variant, though its sting can be painful.
The footage, shared by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, captures a rare box jellyfish in the Red Sea off Eilat. The authority said the species is not the lethal Australian variant, but its sting can be painful. Box jellyfish sightings in the Eilat area are uncommon, making this a notable event for marine biologists. As The Zioneer previously reported, the sighting occurred Wednesday morning in the Gulf of Eilat.
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