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I went to the beach yesterday and saw 5 Man o' wars washed up on the beach. A bit concerning as I was the only one who really noticed them and the few others that were at the beach that day were just frolicking around and jumping/swimming in the water. This is the same beach that a man got attacked by a shark at just a week ago.
Anyway, I thought this was a nice photo of the largest man o' war I saw that day.
Anyway, I thought this was a nice photo of the largest man o' war I saw that day.
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a creature similar to a jellyfish http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portug.....e_Man_o%27_War
They are actually very pretty! they have very vibrant colors, they do kind of look weird and I'd be freaked out by them if I wasn't so amazed by them xD. I watched this particular one move for about 5 minutes, was so interesting. I touched one of them on it's bulb (not the tentacles of course) and it feels like a jelly candle.
The beach is very desolate and about 30 minutes or more away from the public. It is on NASA's property surrounded by a wildlife preserve, there is a ranger's hut about 10 minutes from the actual beach but like I said, I was the only one that noticed them. The tide was very rough that day and drew them in from the sea.
They look like a strange jellyfish, but they are a colony of polyps - so that's why I describe them as "they" My name is Man O' War: for we are many...
Unfortunately, the venom of man' o war is different. Considering the man' o war as a strange jellyfish may lead to improper treatment.
Very nice picture, btw
Unfortunately, the venom of man' o war is different. Considering the man' o war as a strange jellyfish may lead to improper treatment.
Very nice picture, btw
I live on the west coast of Florida. I usually see Moon Jellies and blue buttons washed up, but I've yet to see a Man O' War.
With changing ocean chemistry and temperatures, there's been an increase in Cnidarian and Hydrozoan numbers. Really sad to see the oceans going south, IMO.
EDIT: Sorry for the hidden post. I seem to be having trouble typing tonight. X)
With changing ocean chemistry and temperatures, there's been an increase in Cnidarian and Hydrozoan numbers. Really sad to see the oceans going south, IMO.
EDIT: Sorry for the hidden post. I seem to be having trouble typing tonight. X)
Man o' wars are some what common to see here on the Atlantic coast of Florida, several washed up from the gulf stream last spring/summer. I was surprised to see 5 of them though in such a small stretch of beach! Moon jellies are also commonly seen over here. I haven't seen a blue button yet though!
Nah, I'm very aware of what they can do, and jellyfish as well for that matter. If I see one on the beach I will not be going in the water ;). On more populated beaches with lifeguards they will wave a purple flag if a surplus of jellyfish or man o' war are seen. as well as other marine hazards such as sharks and certain rays. This beach is in the middle of no where so I hope no one got stung that day!
Mind if I ask (if you know that is haha) What would be the difference in getting stung by a jellyfish and getting stung by a Man-o-war? I used to live in Fl for a long time and still visit now but have never seen one before mainly because I live in Lake City which is in the middle. Also they dont happen to wash up in Miami do they?>.>
They can be found all over but are not all too common. The stings are very similar to a jellie's they typically just hurt a bit longer and you may swell up a lot more and get puss filled welts. See a dr immediately though because it is rare but if left untreated their stings can be fatal!
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