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What Is Bluebottle Stingers And How To Avoid A Sting?

Posted by ecostinger on 27th Mar 2023

Anyone that heads out to the beach in the summer knows about the dangers of jellyfish and the risk of getting stung. But what about Bluebottles? Are these creatures as dangerous, and what should we do to stay safe? What Is Bluebottle Stingers And How To Avoid A Sting. Bluebottle stingers are long, venomous tentacles that stretch out from the body of the Bluebottle jellyfish. Anyone th …
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Swim Safe by Proofing Yourself Against Harmful Sea Creatures

Posted by ecostinger on 14th Jul 2015

Beaches and seawater provide people the opportunity to indulge in recreational activities like swimming, snorkeling, deep-sea diving and water sports. All these activities whether performed in the close vicinity of the beach or in deep waters offer chances of close encounter with sea creatures. Some of these creatures might pass by your side safely, while others might be dangerous and their …
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Millions of Jellyfish appeared on US beaches in 2014

Posted by ecostinger on 15th Sep 2014

By the mid of July 2014 an invasion of jellyfish washed up on beaches along the U.S. West Coast. Humboldt Bay which is California's second largest natural bay was one of the most affected beaches. However Jellyfish are not confined to a small area and they do appear on other beaches around the USA during summer time. Florida beaches are another popular destination for Jellyfish, …
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Jellyfish Stingers

Posted by ecostinger on 13th Sep 2014

Jelly fish may be the most common ocean animal and are hard to catch in nets. You can find them mostly in sea water but sometimes in lakes and rivers. Only about five percent of the body of a jellyfish is solid matter; the rest is water. The bell of the jellyfish is the smooth umbrella-shaped body that is designed to flap or pump, Although jellyfish have been around for over 65 …
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