WOW! How To Deal With Jellyfish This Summer at The Jersey Shore

Summertime Tips For Swimmers At The Jersey Shore

It's the unofficial start of summer here at the Jersey Shore, and soon the weather will be perfect for swimming here at our many beautiful beaches. One of the nuisances at the beach, besides people putting their blanket right next to you, is jellyfish.

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I was going to make a bold statement and say that jellyfish are nothing but a problem and are worthless pests, but I did a little research, and it seems they are a bit of good and have helped in areas including food, medicine, and environmental benefits. That being said, I still do not wanna be stung by them and prefer not to even see them.

A recent Patch article discussed jellyfish and listed ways to treat a jellyfish sting.

1. Immediately after the sting, apply white vinegar. This stops any stinging cells that have not fired in the tentacles.
2. Rinse the stinging area with the salt water you are in (bay or ocean) to gently wash away any tentacles. Do not use bottled water to rinse, as osmotic shock will cause stinging cells left behind to fire and continue to sting.
3. Take a clean cloth/towel and wipe the area clean.

In addition, they added "After, there are various ways to deal with the sting depending upon the severity. Over-the-counter pain medicine, Benadryl-type OTC medicines, and calamine lotion for itching."

CLICK HERE  for more information on jellyfish. Don't let jellyfish ruin your summer, but know what to do if you run into them.

Always swim where LIFEGUARDS are on duty and follow their swimming recommendations. No LIFEGUARDS, no swimming.