There was one known man o’ war related death in Florida in 1987, but the man o’ war sting is usually only deadly for its prey, which are primarily small fish and crustaceans.

There was one known man o’ war related death in Florida in 1987, but the man o’ war sting is usually only deadly for its prey, which are primarily small fish and crustaceans.

Man o’ war are a brightly colored relative of the jellyfish. And like a jellyfish, their tentacles can deliver a painful sting. You’ll see a purple flag flying, warning of stinging marine life.

While the beautiful but venomous Portuguese man o’ war has begun to wash up on the shores of Tybee Island, the vibrant creature hasn’t yet made an appearance on Hilton Head, according to Mike ...

While the man o' war closely resembles a jellyfish, it actually belongs to a group called siphonophores. They're named for their resemblance to 18th century Portuguese warships under full sail, ...