US Edition20-Meter Tentacles, Venom That Can Cause Heart Failure: A Dozen Beaches Closed as Portuguese Man O’ War Strikes
12 Articles
12 Articles
The presence of physalies has led to the closure of several beaches in the Basque Country. These poisonous marine organisms, sometimes confused with jellyfish, represent a real danger for swimmers.
Several beaches in New Aquitaine have had to close in recent days due to the presence of physalia. These gelatinous organisms close to jellyfish cause severe burns and, in rare cases, particularly serious symptoms. Here is what you need to know about this animal with attractive colors that can poison your summer bathing. - "Very painful skin lesions": physalia, this potentially dangerous species that pulls on the Basque coast (Health and well be…
ledauphine.com
The marine animal, which resembles a jellyfish, has been detected on beaches in the French Basque Country and the Landes, where swimming has been prohibited.
This weekend, several beaches in southwestern France remained closed due to the presence of a mysterious creature. This is what we know. This summer,...
Several beaches in New Aquitaine temporarily close their access due to the massive presence of this marine organism with urticating tentacles. The authorities have taken the decision to prohibit swimming on several sites on the Atlantic coast, from the Landes to the Basque Coast, due to an increase in physalia. These animals, often confused with jellyfish, [...] L的 article French coasts alerted to the proliferation of physalia appeared first on …
20-Meter Tentacles, Venom That Can Cause Heart Failure: A Dozen Beaches Closed as Portuguese Man O’ War Strikes
If you’re planning to visit the French Basque coast or the Landes region this summer, you might want to keep an eye out for something that looks like a jellyfish but is far more dangerous. The Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis), a marine creature with stunning, vibrant colors, has recently made its presence felt on the shores of southwestern France. With its 20-meter-long tentacles and a venom potent enough to cause severe health issues, …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
