Even as summer draws to a close, people continue to head to the beach. Although temperatures are dropping, both maximum and minimum, the days are still warm enough for swimming.
In fact, astronomical summer will end in September, precisely on the 22nd, when this year the autumnal equinox will occur, which always falls between the 21st and 22nd of September. Only then will we have entered autumn, but that doesn't mean the beautiful season is over.
The weather these days certainly doesn't bode well, with rain and thunderstorms on the way, along with a noticeable drop in temperatures. There will certainly still be time to go to the beach and swim; the water will undoubtedly be cooler, but as we all know, be careful of marine animals.
This late summer period is in fact a very special time for those who go to the beach and want to take a refreshing dip as it is precisely during these periods that you can find unwelcome marine animals in the sea, such as jellyfish, which reproduce precisely between mid and late August.
With the Mediterranean increasingly warm, reaching temperatures at the limit of what is possible and also damaging the marine fauna in our country's waters, it is now not uncommon to spot organisms that until recently were practically non-existent in our latitudes.
On the next page of our article, we'll see what's happening because some beaches have been closed due to the presence of a very peculiar animal.
According to international press reports, Spain is alarmed by the presence of the blue dragon. This summer, many beaches in Spain were closed due to the presence of the Portuguese man-of-war, an organism similar to a jellyfish but actually a chimera.
This is a very dangerous organism for humans, and now the presence of the blue dragon has been added to its list. This marine organism can also cause serious problems for humans, and it's crucial not to touch it when found in water: its toxins are highly poisonous.
This species feeds on jellyfish but also on Portuguese man-of-wars and to defend itself it adopts a particular behavior: it stores the toxins of the poisonous animals it eats, which it releases as soon as it is touched or feels threatened.
In recent days, the mayor of Guardamar del Segura (Alicante), José Luis Sáez, announced the closure of the beaches where the two specimens were found, prohibiting swimming and urging swimmers to report any sightings. Swimming was prohibited, but the beaches have now reopened for swimming, while still urging people to exercise extreme caution.
Blue dragon stings can cause nausea, vomiting, skin pain, and allergic reactions. Anyone stung should rinse with sea water and seek immediate medical attention. It is essential not to improvise personal assistance, but to follow procedures only in rare cases. However, stings from this animal can lead to death, so extreme caution is essential.
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