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Megan Shersby

13 of the most venomous sea creatures lurking in the water

A blue ringed octopus hovers in the ocean.

Earth's oceans are home to some of the most venomous species on Earth, delivering stings and bites that can kill a human in minutes. And venomous marine critters will become more common as climate change enables creatures like box jellyfish and sea snakes to gain a foothold in new regions.

But what are the most venomous species in the sea? Here's a list of some of the deadliest sea creatures on Earth.

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