Kayaking and the Jellies
On the water we encounter many different creatures but perhaps one of the most mystifying for many of us is the jellyfish, a weird and alien looking animal.
The perfect companion for anyone swimming, diving, snorkeling and playing in the water this Summer. Watch the introduction on Youtube.
Instant access to a wealth of useful information about jellyfish around the world. Hundreds of species are already included, from pretty ones to dangerous ones, and more are being added regularly.
Find species by common name, scientific name, or image. A text search function helps even if you only know part of a name.
Preloaded search options for color, size, and shape enable you to find species by feature, for example, all coin-sized species, or all purple species.
Check out lively musings from the jellyfish world from inside the App.
Instantly check what species are near you, while an interactive map allows you to tap anywhere or type a locality to see what jellyfish occur anywhere in the world.
Each entry contains common and scientific names, a photo, description, seasonality, locality, toxicity, sting treatment, and other notes.
Should you pee on a sting or does vinegar really work? Wondering when is the best time to swim, or what sort of protective clothing to use? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for the answer to these and other queries.
With one tap from the Home Screen, instantly see which species have current alerts.
Upload photos or questions that will go straight to Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin, an international jellyfish expert with 25 years’ experience, for a personal response.
Congratulations to you and your committee on the success of this app - being downloaded in 64 countries is a great achievement.
Brian Mitchel MP
Government
A chance meeting between Launceston businessmen and fishing partners Neil Johnson and Ian Goninon, and Hobart-based jellyfish expert Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin, led to a clever yet simple idea to help anyone identify jellyfish and treat their stings.
Read the storyOn the water we encounter many different creatures but perhaps one of the most mystifying for many of us is the jellyfish, a weird and alien looking animal.
Jellyfish identification is both fascinating and an important lifesaving skill. A Tasmanian based trio have created a simple way to put that expertise in your hands...
KEEN fisherman Neil Johnson has recently become hooked on jellyfish.
A chance meeting on a plane has resulted in the development of a mobile application...
Tasmanians develop world-first app to ID wobbly critters, detail how to treat stings
Neil and Lisa have done TV interviews for The Jellyfish App
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For business opportunities, marketing or partnership enquiries email Neil Johnson or Ian Goninon.
If you have a jellyfish question, you can now use the "Ask Dr Lisa" feature on the Pro Version of The Jellyfish App available on iTunes or Google Play.
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