题目Art is a powerful tool for telling a scientific story.Many scientific fields deal with the strangest of the animal kingdom — like creatures with a handful of eyes and bodies so different from our own.Art can help us experience these hard-to-imagine parts of the natu...
For stings that are not considered to be fatal such as one from ahair jellyfish, you will still need to treat the area to relieve pain. Treatment begins with the use of vinegar to cleanse the area and stop any further (mild) toxins from being released. ...
Enter bravery, Part 2…jellyfish avoidance. In my pre-trip stalking of Instagrammers visiting El Nido, I scrolled past lots of posts about jellyfish stings. None seemed to be too bad, mostly mild stings, but it was definitely a common theme. After entering Secret Beach I discovered the so...
Some 20 to 40 people die from stings by box jellyfish annually in the Philippines alone, according to the U.S. National Science Foundation. "But because death certificates are not required in many countries within the range of box jellyfish, worldwide fatalities from box jellyfish may be ser...
Some people had to be rescued Alongside this, there are the fears associated with swimming in open water. Of shark attacks, jellyfish stings; of getting caught in the weeds of a river. These are fears that Dani Cameron says she used to have in abundance when she started swimming outdoors....
If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you'll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years. Is it best to use hot water or an ice pack? How about pouring on vinegar or rubbing with sand? Then ther...
Local lifeguards will likely have experience with jellyfish stings and will have the necessary supplies and skills to treat the stings quickly and effectively. Many times the victim will not see what creature did the stinging. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention after being stung...