Hidden in plain sight, the stonefish is one of the ocean’s most dangerous creatures. With potent venom and near-perfect camouflage, this stealthy predator is as deadly as it is hard to spot.

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at James Cook University in Cairns have discovered how toxins from stonefish could be ...

James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by ...

Found in deserts, its venom causes intense pain, fever, and convulsions, and can be fatal for children and the elderly. One ...

In another tank are the most venomous fish in the world: the stonefish. If its spines pierce your skin, the pain will cause you to lose consciousness, and the area around the wound will turn black ...

With venom that can cause heart failure within minutes, it’s no wonder that it’s responsible for more deaths in Australia than sharks, crocodiles, and snakes combined! Stonefish might look ...

Stonefish: More venomous than even the land snakes, the venomous snakes of the oceans glide through the water with undulating grace, surfacing for air as they travel. Usually preying on fish ...