Day 187 (Good) Friday (Viernes) - Playa Coronado
We walk the beach almost daily and we always see a jellyfish washed up here or there, but today they were washed up in abundance. We are thinking the seasonal change that is occurring could be part of the reason.
Well here are a few tidbits to explore.
Jellyfish are amongst the most abundant inhabitants of marine waters. Most jellyfish sting and are equipped with stingers to procure food and protect themselves. While jellyfish do not actively attack humans, when their tentacles come in contact with human flesh, their stingers are released as part of their natural defense mechanism. Even though most jellyfish stings are completely harmless to humans and do not pose a serious risk, it is important to know the basic first aid required for a jellyfish sting before you step into jellyfish infested waters to swim, surf or dive. Please be aware of the specific species of jellyfish known to inhabit the waters you are entering, so that you can be prepared with the treatment required in case of a jellyfish sting. Read more: http://www.jellyfishfacts.net/jellyfish-safety.html#ixzz1rHwQTg3c
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