The Blue Bottle

The Blue Bottle is found in most Australian waters. Blue Bottles float lightly on the surface of the water but their tentacles can be as long as 10 metres.

Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting if the swimmer accidentally touches them.

Treatment: If a Blue Bottle stings someone, put a plastic bag filled with ice and water on the sting to reduce the pain.