onstrate efficacy in an underwater setting and after openwater
contact with jellyfish. Additionally, whereas this
inhibitor is formulated in a waterproof sunscreen, future
research will be required to quantify the duration of protection
afforded by the application of the inhibitor in an
underwater setting.
In our study, the jellyfish sting inhibitor lotion did not
completely inhibit all stings from the C fuscescens or C
quadrumanus jellyfish, but it did significantly reduce the
frequency and severity of these stings. C fuscescens (sea
nettle) and C quadrumanus (sea wasp) species were used
in this study because of their prevalence in the waters
of the United States. However, the mechanism of action
of the inhibitor lotion and the results of similarly designed
trials suggest that the lotion is likely to be effective
against several other species of jellyfish, including