Stay away! It is poisonous to touch and its tissues contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin which, if ingested, affects the nervous system, urinary system and cardiovascular system. This is the second most poisonous creature on the planet after the Golden Poison Frog. We tend to think that our waters are safe, and for the most part, they are (the worst thing most of us will ever suffer is a jellyfish's sting or stepping on a sea urchin.)īut are there more dangers lurking down below? Creatures may cause harm by getting stepped on or brushed against, but there are also fish that are poisonous to consume or dangerous to approach. Summer is in full swing which means most of us Maltesers spend whatever free time we have near or in the sea.
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