A study carried out at Galway University has revealed that vinegar is the best treatment for the sting of the Portughese Man O'War (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/09/vinegar-best-antidote-jellyfish-stings-urine-lemon-juice-make-worse-study). Traditional urinating on the sting or applying lemon juice simply exacerbated the condition. It may be the case, that stings from different jellyfish species respond differently but it would be easy to take a small vial of vinegar to the beach. I used to be told that steak tenderiser was best for some stings but might take this with a pinch of salt.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Jelly-wobbler!
A study carried out at Galway University has revealed that vinegar is the best treatment for the sting of the Portughese Man O'War (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/09/vinegar-best-antidote-jellyfish-stings-urine-lemon-juice-make-worse-study). Traditional urinating on the sting or applying lemon juice simply exacerbated the condition. It may be the case, that stings from different jellyfish species respond differently but it would be easy to take a small vial of vinegar to the beach. I used to be told that steak tenderiser was best for some stings but might take this with a pinch of salt.
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