How far south could the deadly Irukandji jellyfish travel on Queensland beaches? | ABC News

Queensland scientists say a lack of funding is the only thing standing in the way of determining how far south the potentially deadly Irukandji jellyfish will travel.

New DNA technology could answer speculation that the northern Irukandji is migrating down the coast as water temperatures increase with climate change.

Last year, the number of people hospitalised because of Irukandji stings surged, and there are calls for local councils to step up monitoring programs.

Dea Clark reports.

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