Marine Stinger Safety
The occurrence of Irukandji and Box jellyfish stings in Broome are rare, and preventable.
- Wear protective clothing, especially during the stinger season (November - May). A full length lycra suit or wetsuit reduces the risk of stings by 75% and is great sun protection too. When launching boats, ensure all areas exposed to the water are covered.
- Do not swim during beach closures
- Look for, and follow all beach warning signs
- If unsure, speak to Lifeguards or Beach Inspectors; they have a good knowledge of what is in the water, and recent sting history.
- Carry vinegar. When you go swimming, boating, fishing or cast netting; vinegar is provided at some beaches.
The following websites provide further information on stingers:
Queensland Government Marine Stinger Website
Maintained by Surf Lifesaving Queensland and Queensland Government
James Cook University's Stinger Site
James Cook University is Australia's leading tropical research university and they offer a microsite about Marine Stingers.
**The Shire of Broome would like to acknowledge the work of Lisa-ann Gershwin (Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Service), who has been extremely helpful in providing the Shire with up to date information and photos of stingers used in this website.