Jellyfish Close Beaches in Hawaii
For those of you planning a trip to Hawaii you may want to check your moon calendars before making your reservations!
There’s a monthly phenomenon that occurs in Hawaii that most tourists don’t know about, but which has the ability to ruin even the most perfect vacation: invasion of the box jellyfish.
Believe it or not these stinging sea creatures hit the beaches of Hawaii, (mostly Oahu including Waikiki and Hanauma Bay), like clockwork each month approximately 8-10 days after the full moon.
They’re there now with Hanauma Bay being closed to tourists today and lifeguards warning swimmers at Waikiki where 650 of the potentially harmful creatures were found yesterday.
Lifeguards advise people who are stung by the box jellyfish to flush the area with lots of white vinegar and most lifeguard towers keep plenty on hand.
Anyone experiencing breathing difficulty, muscle cramps, spasms or persistent pain is advised to seek immediate medical attention as you may be allergic to their venom, much like some people allergic to bee stings.
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii we suggest you check this website first as they have a yearly calendar with the predicted invasion dates so you can plan your Hawaiian vacation accordingly: www.808jellyfish.com