What’s Lurking Beneath The Waves?
People often seek ocean vacations to escape their winter woes. Ocean dangers do exist, especially when daring people venture into the ocean on their own.
Sharks are probably the first threat people think of, especially since the movie “Jaws” was released. Although highly-publicized, shark attacks are relatively rare.
Other dangers involve currents such as rip tides and undertows. Proper instruction and flotation devices can assist one in surviving unpredictable ocean currents.
There is one threat that most ocean visitors are at a total loss to deal with: jellyfish.
What’s So Bad About Jellyfish?
Jellyfish are marine invertebrates having a bell-shaped, jelly-like substance enclosing their internal structure. Most species have tentacles covered with stinging cells that can stun or kill other ocean life. Most jellyfish use this stinging defense to catch prey or to defend themselves.
Most jellyfish are not very dangerous to humans, but a few are highly toxic. A recently discovered Australian species is suspected of causing two deaths there.
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