Thousands of little purple jellyfish called Velella velella washed ashore in Hallandale Beach in Miami, Florida this past week.
According to the locals, a phenomenon which reportedly happens every three years might have set the sea creatures which are also called “purple sailors” or “by-the-wind sailors to invade.
Velella velella or simple velella have little sails which allow their specie to go over inland.
“We are flying our Purple flag for dangerous marine life,” Miami wrote on its official Facebook page Thursday.
However, these creatures are being accompanied by Portuguese Man-o-War, breed of marine animals that can cause harm to human beings.
Based upon the report of Yahoo News, the local authorities will implement a “gradual” clean-up for thousands of Velella that washed ashore just recently. The city also gave warning to the residents living near the beach to avoid having contact with the sea creatures.
Velella velella is commonly spotted in coastal Pacific Northwest. But it has already been sighted in the coasts of Oregon, California and Washinton
If ever you will get sting by a jellyfish, these steps by Mayoclinic will help you out to cure it.
- Remove stingers. Remove any pieces of jellyfish tentacle in your skin by rinsing the wound with seawater.
- Rinse with vinegar or apply a baking soda paste.
- Take a hot shower or apply ice packs.
- Take a pain reliever and apply lotions.
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