The method of scraping away tentacles was found to increase pressure on the affected area, causing the stinging capsules to fire more venom into the victim. The scientists tested various solutions on sheep and human blood cells suspended in agar. We are absolutely 100% certain that vinegar does the trick.” We went back to basics and tested different methods. “But that’s the nature of science we have to hold up our hands and say we were wrong. “For me it was certainly surprising as we have been recommending seawater and ice for the last 10 years,” he said. He said the findings represented a complete U-turn. Dr Tom Doyle, a biologist at NUI Galway and co-author of the paper, conducted research on both the Atlantic and Pacific man o’ war.
