Warm waters bring bluebottle jellyfish

Published: Jan. 17, 2024, 7:50 p.m.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to stay vigilant as bluebottle jellyfish flock to our shores.\nRecord summer heat across the country means more jellyfish are enjoying warmer waters.\n[picture id="4LZ1ZNV_image_crop_136202" crop="16x10" layout="full"]\nWhile there are some creative methods to dealing with a sting, the best method is a simple 'pluck and heat'.\nDr Gary Payinda is Surf Life Saving NZ's medical director and emergency medicine specialist. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.