When it comes to venomous creatures, every ocean has some. Worldwide, there are more than 1,200 different venomous fish -- that's not counting other toxic animals such as jellyfish, sea urchins ...

One of these species is the spotfin scorpionfish, or Neoscorpaena nielseni, a bright red fish typically found in the western Indian Ocean along the coasts of South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar ...

A venomous spotfin scorpionfish has been found off Western Australia, marking the species’ first appearance in this region of the Indian Ocean. Learn more here.

A venomous spotfin scorpionfish has been found off Western Australia, marking the species’ first appearance in this region of the Indian Ocean. Learn more here.

Stonefish (Synanceia) are a group of fish consisting of five species, all of which can deliver a potentially fatal venomous sting. These fish, found in coastal reefs in the Indian and Pacific ...

The ocean's depths harbor dangerous fish equipped with venom, sharp teeth, and electric shocks. Stonefish inject venom causing severe pain, while moray eels inflict flesh-tearing bites. Pufferfish ...

The sea harbors some of the world's deadliest venomous sea snakes, including the black-banded sea krait, olive-headed sea snake, and others. Despite their potent venom, human encounters are rare ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - You may have never heard of the Lionfish, but this invasive, venomous fish species is ravaging the Atlantic Ocean and you can help stop it by consuming it. Posing problems ...