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The Scary Beasts of Australia: Protection

by Berit Baugher

Snorkeling in the Whitsundays.

How can you protect yourself from the perils of the jellyfish? By wearing a totally ridiculous looking head-to-toe stinger suit. (Think wetsuit, with mittens and hat.) Yes, gentle readers, I wore one. They are also brilliant sun protection for the fair of skin.

Stinger Suites - Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
Goofing around in stinger suits on Whitehaven Beach.

Berit Baugher

Berit is an assistant editor at Fathom. She travels for the pastries, beautifully designed hotels, and the thrill of not knowing what will come next.

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