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Eeeeew! Waves of stinging jellyfish at Spanish beaches

 

The famed Costa del Sol beaches of Spain's Malaga region have been hit with a huge 'bloom' of jellyfish washing up on shore, the biggest bloom since 2012.

The variety involved, called 'mauve stinger' can cause burning, nausea and muscle cramps if they come in contact with human skin.

Local authorities have so far removed over 11 tonnes of them from beach areas. An expert, Professor Josep Maria Gilli from the Institute of Marine Sciences, told local press that the best protection is to use sunscreen "well and continuously." If stung, get help, wash quickly in salt water, and see a doctor.

He also debunked a popular myth that urinating on a jellyfish sting can relieve the pain: "That is absolutely false. It could be effective for some fish bites, but never for jellyfish."

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