This info made me smile. Aunt Sue had warned us about hearing of Jellyfish in Hawaii just yesterday. I had not known that they had them there. I was stung all over my body once in the Bahamas. It hurt and I was doused in vinegar and they didn't leave any scars. I guess jellyfish are a new problem plaguing Hawaii tourism. I went on line to appease Aunt Sue thinking what are the chances the jellies would be where we will stay. The 2 islands where we will spend our time are the two that got hit hardest with them and they even mention our resort by name- ha ha. I am grateful Laurie who will keep an eye on our little treasure Aunt Sue and Bella while we are away. We may not be seeing any time in the water-- I wonder if it is as exiting to snorkel or snuba in the pool? The south shore of Kauai saw its largest box jellyfish infestation in years yesterday, according to county officials. More than 1,100 box jellyfish were found on the shoreline. Three dozen jellyfish were found at Poipu Beach Park near the Marriott Waiohai Beach Resort, said county public information officer Mary Daubert. Poipu Beach lifeguards have treated one man with jellyfish stings, she added, and they spent the day keeping beach-goers apprised of the jellyfish situation. Some are being hospitalized. Warning signs posted yesterday may remain up today at the affected Oahu beaches if the influx of jellyfish continues. People who are stung may experience breathing difficulty, muscle cramps and persistent pain and should seek immediate medical attention, according to the Ocean Safety advisory. The influx of box jellyfish occurs from eight to 10 days after a full moon.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Jellyfish invade isle beaches
This info made me smile. Aunt Sue had warned us about hearing of Jellyfish in Hawaii just yesterday. I had not known that they had them there. I was stung all over my body once in the Bahamas. It hurt and I was doused in vinegar and they didn't leave any scars. I guess jellyfish are a new problem plaguing Hawaii tourism. I went on line to appease Aunt Sue thinking what are the chances the jellies would be where we will stay. The 2 islands where we will spend our time are the two that got hit hardest with them and they even mention our resort by name- ha ha. I am grateful Laurie who will keep an eye on our little treasure Aunt Sue and Bella while we are away. We may not be seeing any time in the water-- I wonder if it is as exiting to snorkel or snuba in the pool? The south shore of Kauai saw its largest box jellyfish infestation in years yesterday, according to county officials. More than 1,100 box jellyfish were found on the shoreline. Three dozen jellyfish were found at Poipu Beach Park near the Marriott Waiohai Beach Resort, said county public information officer Mary Daubert. Poipu Beach lifeguards have treated one man with jellyfish stings, she added, and they spent the day keeping beach-goers apprised of the jellyfish situation. Some are being hospitalized. Warning signs posted yesterday may remain up today at the affected Oahu beaches if the influx of jellyfish continues. People who are stung may experience breathing difficulty, muscle cramps and persistent pain and should seek immediate medical attention, according to the Ocean Safety advisory. The influx of box jellyfish occurs from eight to 10 days after a full moon.
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Be aware of the sea urchins to. They reaaly hurt when you step on them as I so unwilling did while on our trip to Mexico. After about two hours of digging and prodding my foot to get the quills out I had a whole in my foot and had to worry about infection the whole time in Mexico. Not fun so I would probably avoid the ocean and stick to the pools
I was stung by a jellyfish while helmet diving off the virgin islands during my honeymoon. I was hit in two places, on my arm and torso. It took over a year for the areas to look semi normal. Levi almost swam into a huge jellyfish while snorkeling during the same trip. I wonder what is causing the huge jellyfish population to explode.
I hear that sea urchins are aphrodisiacs.
WOW, what an adventure your life is! Your like Nemo's dad and Dori fighting the jellyfish :)
Always uplifting to catch up on Scott and Missy!
Love you guys!!!
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