Video. "One Physalia Can Inflame Several People": Massive Grounding on the Beaches of the Landes, the Basque Country and the Gironde of These "Gelatinous Organisms" Is Not Uncommon
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Many beaches in New Aquitaine had to temporarily close their swimming due to an invasion of physalia. A phenomenon "not so rare" for this "gelatinous organism" which can cause
Take the warning along the northern coast of Spain for the massive presence of Portuguese caravans. In the early days of August numerous specimens of Physalia physalis have been spotted on the beaches of the Basque Country, and have forced the local authorities to take extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of bathers. The reports have concerned several municipalities [...] The article The Portuguese caravelle invade and block some beaches …
If you like to stroll on the shores of the sea, be careful where you set foot: the physalies are back in the South-West, from the basin of Arcachon to the Basque coast. They look like blue jellyfish, and their long filaments can cause very violent burns. Some beaches have had to close to protect the bathers.
Coming from tropical waters, the physalia, recognizable by their blue colour, are carried by the wind towards the beaches. Not fatal, their bites sometimes cause a "very acute" pain.
Spanish authorities have closed several beaches in the north of the country following an invasion of Portuguese man-of-war. These are jellyfish-like organisms with tentacles that can grow up to 30 meters long. A sting is extremely painful and can even be life-threatening. Follow all developments in holiday destinations in our live blog.
Balneation suspended between Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, where several bathers were rescued. Similar to jellyfish, these marine organisms are dangerous
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