Source library · Last reviewed 22 August 2026
This library shows the evidence behind BoxJellyfish.org. We prioritize health authorities for first aid, museums and taxonomic registries for identification, and peer-reviewed primary research for behavior and evolution. A source being listed does not mean every claim in it is current or universally applicable.
Emergency and public-health guidance
- ANZCOR Guideline 9.4.5 — Australian and New Zealand marine-envenomation first aid.
- Healthdirect Australia — public symptoms, prevention and care.
- Northern Territory Government — local habitat, season and emergency guidance.
- Hawaii Ocean Safety — local beach warning interpretation.
Taxonomy and natural history
- World Register of Marine Species — accepted names and taxonomic history.
- Australian Museum — Chironex fleckeri natural history.
- Smithsonian Ocean — broad jellyfish biology.
- NOAA National Ocean Service — box jellyfish overview.
Selected primary research
Vision and swimming
Taxonomy and genetics
Ecology and change
How we handle disagreements
For first aid, the current responsible regional health authority wins over an older laboratory paper or a generalized blog. For taxonomy, an accepted registry plus the latest revision beats an undated infographic. When sources genuinely conflict, we state the uncertainty and date the interpretation.
Suggest a correction
Send a DOI, official guidance link, museum record or specimen-backed observation through the site’s corrections process. We record material changes rather than silently rewriting a safety claim.