Jellyfish warning off Balearics
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Four large banks of jellyfish have been detected off the coast of the Balearics in recent days
scientists have claimed that the number of jellyfish in local waters will continue to rise owing to global warming.
The local ministries for health have published a series of safety guidelines for bathers if they are stung. One of the best ways to deal with a sting is to wash the wound with seawater, according to the ministry of health. The ministry also warned bathers yesterday that if they were planning to go to beaches where jellyfish had been spotted to take a small bottle of vinegar.
Vinegar is one of the best ways to deal with the sting. A few drops of vinegar on a piece of cotton wool will ease the pain and also combat any infections. The Ministry for Health also said that beach-goers should not hesitate to contact the emergency services if they thought the wound was serious.