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Blue Bottle Jellyfish also known as Pacific Man o’War are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
It uses its gas-filled bladder to stay afloat. Winds, currents and tides carries the animal across the open water, and strong winds can drive them into bays or on beaches
The gas-filled bladder holds 3 different types of polyps:
The tentacles (dactylozooids) can be used to defend itself against predators by administering a painful string. Tentacles are also used to detect and catch their prey of small sea organisms such as small fish and shrimps, and convey their prey to their
Digestive polyps (gastrozooids)
Reproductive (gonozooids)
Sting
Causing:
Swelling, itchiness and can occasionally blister
Rarely it can cause scarring
Treatment
Carefully remove the tentacles by gently washing the area with sea water, be careful not to touch the tentacles. You can use surrounding objects to assist you.
Immerse the area with hot water (approx. 45°C) for 20 minutes, or take a hot shower. If hot water is not available an ice pack may help ease the pain.
If pain persist a visit your doctor as medication treatment may be needed.
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Narrator: Sandy Wong
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