Invasion Of Jellyfish In Costa Brava Results In Beach Closures
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Several beaches along the Costa Brava have been closed to swimmers after swarms of Mauve Stinger jellyfish have plagued the coastline.
The Red Cross treated 50 people for jellyfish stings in just half an hour on a beach in Denia – one of the most popular resorts on the Costa Blanca, attracting around two million tourists every year. The bright purple jellyfish deliver only mild stings, but they can cause severe allergic reactions and can even lead to heart failure in some people.
If you are visiting the area ask your tour operator or holiday rep for more information.
Written by: Gareth Robinson
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I have been in and around beaches for 40 years and I suppose I’ve been stung by every marine stinger species at some point…tried all the myths…meat tenderizer…urine..baking soda..sand and so on but vinegar has always worked…always rinse in salt water never fresh…remove any remaining tentacles with a gloved hand or stick but never touch them as the nematocysts continue to fire…since its almost impossible to remember to bring pickles or vinegar to the beach, I found a product that is 5% acetic acid called StingMate…vinegar on steroids…it works..very effective..convenient spray bottle fits in your pocket or surf bag…got it from world class swimmer Julie Bradshaw MBE on line…keep the sunny side up…BL