Can you swim around jellyfish?
Can you swim around jellyfish? Although they've got a bad reputation, it's perfectly safe to swim with jellyfish at a few places in the world. Kakaban Island in Indonesia's Derawan Archipelago holds one of these marine lakes, populated by thousands of stingless jellies. Visitors don snorkel gear and slide into an ethereal scene.
Can you touch a jellyfish on the beach?
Their sting is very mild and not normally harmful to humans, however, it is advised that people do not touch washed up jellyfish. The lion's mane jellyfish proves more harmful to humans and their tentacles can cause serious pain if you come into contact with them; most people report feeling a shock when stung.
When should you swim to avoid jellyfish?
Talk to lifeguards, local residents or officials with a local health department before swimming or diving in coastal waters, especially in areas where jellyfish are common. Avoid water during jellyfish season. Stay out of the water in jellyfish areas when jellyfish numbers are high.