webfact Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 'Red jellyfish' prompt Phi Phi warningPhuket GazetteExperts from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources say the jellyfish may not be harmful, but a public warning has been issued regardless. Photo: Kritsada MueanhawongKRABI: -- Blooms of 'pink jellyfish' spotted off the coast of Krabi have prompted officials to issue a warning to tourists about swimming at Phi Phi National Park."We are not certain exactly what species of jellyfish within the Pelagiidae family they are," said Charatsee Aungtonya, a marine expert from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). "However, based on the photographs, especially with regards to their tentacles, it is best to avoid them."The jellyfish warning was issued by Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Chief Chaiya Chaikham.Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Red-jellyfish-prompt-Phi-Phi-warning/63656?desktopversion#ad-image-2 -- Phuket Gazette 2016-04-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlwilliamsjr18 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 EXPERTS say...."We are not certain exactly what species of jellyfish..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avander Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Back in Oz we were taught that if it's a jellyfish with colour and tentacles keep away. I thought I may have also read somewhere that colour in them was actually a physical indicator of a venom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 how many box jellyfish deaths in thailand this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 We are saying they are not dangerous, but we are also saying we may be wrong so to be safe, stay clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Why does the headline refer to "Red jellyfish" when the story describes them as pink? Guilt by association, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 This happens quite often. Irritating but not harmful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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