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The Nation September 28, 2016 1:00 am

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Thailand has issued a warning to swimmers and snorkellers against venturing into the oceans after recent storms washed poisonous marine life ashore.

According to officials, steps have been taken to keep swimmers safe by closing Nai Thon, Nai Yang and Layan beaches of the famous Phi Phi Island on Monday, Xinhua news agency said.

Many resorts have also posted warnings about the danger of Portuguese man o’ war and box jellyfish, and have also set up first-aid stations to deal with any emergency.

The Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish resembles the blue or purple cap of Portugal’s naval soldiers. They are among the world’s most venomous marine species whose stings are painful and even fatal in some cases.

However, so far no sting has been reported.

During the monsoon season, rain, wind and storms often bring jellyfish and other unexpected marine creatures closer to shore.

Teams from a national park inspected the beaches closed to swimmers along with other beaches covering a distance of 6 kilometres in Phuket. They reportedly collected some 145 alive and dead Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish.

Those stung by such creatures are advised to pour salt water over the affected area, instead of applying suntan cream.

The Phi Phi island features beautiful beaches and clear water that has earned it a protected national park status.

Tourism on the island exploded after several films were shot here. The island offers scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking and other recreational activities.

Read more at http://www.thestatesman.com/news/world/thailand-closes-beaches-after-jellyfish-scare/167599.html#SrZ1rDy70yz5qeRf.99