1,000 Tardy Jellyfish Hit Hawaii Beaches
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Hawaii’s monthly box jellyfish influx came a day late and hit an unusual spot.
More than 1,000 box jellyfish arrived yesterday at Waikiki and Ala Moana Beach Park.
The influx came 11 days after the last full moon instead of the typical 10. And of the 1,000 found so far, 400 were at Ala Moana which rarely sees jellyfish.
Seventy people were treated yesterday for stings in Waikiki today and 12 more were treated at Ala Moana Beach.
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I had an opportunity to see this and it never ceases to amaze me. It is the Ala Moana change which is really most interesting.
Kim
As a regular surfer at Waikiki I have my calendar marked at the 10 day intervals… guess I’ll need to double check these dates now – YIKES!
Aloha
For the 25 years that I lived on Maui, my only problem was the Portuguses Man-of-War which you can use fresh or saltwater to clean off, apply ice, Now this Box Jellyfish has arrived on our shores in Thailand,I’m doing my best to make sure all beach vendors keep plenty of Vinegar on hand, Heath and Happiness to All, “The Life of the People is in our Hearts and shows in the Land”
KOTO Keeper of the Ocean, One Beach, One day at a time.