Warm waters bring bluebottle jellyfish

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

b'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.'