02/05/2026
Summer can be the best time of the year! However, there can also be an increase in the presence of jellyfish in hot weather. Unfortunately, not much can be done to prevent this natural occurrence, especially since we are by the open sea.
Please be cautious and aware of the following:
- It's best to stay away from areas of the water where you see a large amount of white bubbles. These bubbles are most likely jellyfish larvae (also known as sea lice/katol-katol/laway-laway). These can cause irritation or red bumps on your skin.
- If you feel any irritation while swimming, it is best to get out and wash your skin, as well as your swimming attire. Using sea water or hot water is advised.
- If you have red bumps and irritation, apply vinegar or rubbing alcohol diluted with water to the affected area. Do not rub or scratch.
- If the rash does not subside or is very painful, you may also apply hydrocortisone creams to the area and take non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- For severe reactions (fainting/difficulty breathing/nausea/vomiting/increasing pain that doesn’t go away with pain reliever), please seek medical attention.
As with anything, prevention is better than cure. At the first sign of itching when in the water, it is safer to EXIT IMMEDIATELY AND RINSE. DO NOT stay in the water if you feel any irritation on your skin. Jellyfish do not usually occupy the same area all day. The current and waves will move the danger away, and the water may become safe later on in the day.
We wish that we could do more than issue a warning, but please understand that we cannot control nature. It is important to exercise caution at all times.
If you have any concerns please feel free to let us know.
We hope for your kind understanding,
Voda Krasna Team
For more information you may visit these sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/sea-lice-bites
https://www.theswimguide.org/.../5-things-to-know-about.../
https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../d205ec7a-9cfc-11e9...