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Prevention of Jellyfish Stings

Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Summary

Jellyfish stings are a common occurrence among ocean-goers worldwide with an estimated 150 million envenomations annually. Fatalities and hospitalizations occur annually, particularly in the Indo-Pacific regions. A new topical jellyfish sting inhibitor based on the mucous coating of the clown fish prevents 85% of jellyfish stings in laboratory settings. The field effectiveness is unknown. This is a field test to determine the real world effectiveness.

Official title: Field Study of the Prevention of Jellyfish Stings With a Topical Sting Inhibitor

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