Throngs of jellyfish are taking over beaches of Ras Al Khaimah, prompting authorities to issue a warning to beach-goers due to the potential risk of swimming.
The population explosion of jellyfish, particularly in the are of Al Hamra, hindered fishing activities as the creatures clogged fishermen’s net.
They’re also a nightmare for fishermen, who must contend with bursted nets and clogged trawl lines.
The light emitted by jellyfish also scare other fish away, reported Khaleej Times.
This phenomenon is not new. Residents of Australia and Southeast Asia share shores with the dread box jellyfish, whose sting is the most explosive envenomation process presently known to humans.
Death usually occurs within four minutes. In the Philippines each year, between 20 and 40 people die from box jellyfish stings.