They’re definitely no reason to fear the water! There are even a number of jellyfish that sting very mildly or do not sting at all, such as Pleurobrachia Bachei (more commonly known as sea gooseberries), or Aurelia Aurita (also called the moon jelly). Only a small number of jellyfish will actually end up coming into contact with swimmers, and many of them do not give serious stings.
Water pollution and warm oceans may also be causing populations to grow, since jellyfish are able to survive in contaminated water and in dead zones with little oxygen, and they seem to breed best in warm water as well. Jellyfish blooms happen periodically, but in recent decades, some jellyfish species are blooming in regions where they are not native. Jellyfish populations may be increasing globally, and it seems that human influence on the environment may be to blame. In Australia, most lifeguard teams are equipped with morphine and antivenoms to treat the nastier stings from Down Under. Taking pain relievers like ibuprofen or applying antihistamines or steroid creams (like cortisone) can lessen the pain, itching, and swelling. Protect your hands with gloves if possible.ģ. If the tentacles are difficult to remove, try coating them with shaving cream, then shaving them off with a razor or credit card. Remove any leftover tentacles with a dry towel. If you’re able to, bathe the area in heated tap water or take a warm shower.Ģ. Rinse the sting with seawater or create a paste of baking soda and seawater to get rid of the tentacles.
Here’s what to do if you’re stung by a jellyfish:ġ. You may have heard the myth that applying urine to a jellyfish sting is able to counteract the venom, but there is no scientific basis for this “remedy” and it can sometimes actually make the sting hurt more, or make the venom more powerful. What can you do if you get stung by a jellyfish?
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