Mediterranean alarm jellyfish

Tens of thousands of people bathing in the Mediterranean hit the jellyfish, when the huge number of animals entered the near shore areas.

People go catch jellyfish in Salobrena, southern Spain.(Photo: AFP)

Some Spanish beaches are closed, but Sicily (Italy) and North Africa are also severely affected. Researchers say at least 30,000 people have hit jellyfish stings since early summer.

Marine biologists think that the hot weather has made jellyfish close to shore, and overfishing also raises this type of animal, as species compete with them as well as using them as lost food. gradually.

Jellyfish in Torrenueva, southern Spain.(Photo: AFP) Frances Peters of the Academy of Marine Science in Barcelona said coastal waters are warmer than usual because of the hot and salty weather that is often because the amount of river water flowing into the sea is less. This makes the offshore sea area which is a jellyfish residence pushed to shore.

Jellyfish are voracious animals and they themselves consume strong fish . They are increasingly becoming an important source of seafood, as the number of herring and sardines decreases. Even jellyfish species like tuna and turtles are decreasing.

According to Francesc, Mediterranean jellyfish, 95% of the body is water, venom is not strong and does not kill. However, some people may have a strong allergy. Those who suffer from jellyfish should wash the wound with seawater, and cool it by applying ice.

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