Giant jellyfish are showing up more often in the waters near Busan, worrying swimmers. Nomura’s jellyfish can grow as wide as 2 meters, and their stings may cause swelling, fever, or even shock. More people are getting stung, especially at beaches without safety nets, like Haeundae, Songjeong, and Songdo. Nets and patrol boats help, but not all beaches can have both due to costs, staff shortages, and coastal layouts. Boats are now patrolling beaches without nets, but experts warn they cannot stop all jellyfish from drifting in.
J.K. Park Staff Reporter kids/1755743291/1613368150
1. What kind of jellyfish is appearing near Busan’s beaches?
2. Where are more people getting stung by jellyfish?
3. Why can’t all beaches set up nets and patrol boats?
1. Have you seen a jellyfish?
2. What do you do at the beach?
3. How would you keep people safe?
Giant jellyfish are showing up more often in the waters near Busan, worrying swimmers. Nomura’s jellyfish can grow as wide as 2 meters, and their stings may cause swelling, fever, or even shock. More people are getting stung, especially at beaches without safety nets, like Haeundae, Songjeong, and Songdo. Nets and patrol boats help, but not all beaches can have both due to costs, staff shortages, and coastal layouts. Boats are now patrolling beaches without nets, but experts warn they cannot stop all jellyfish from drifting in.
