(lives here on the beaches) - What are the mysterious and invisible creatures that sting the swimmers on Haifa's beaches? Some swimmers call them "sea lice". Here you can get to know them.
The nuisances in the sea are back, and like every year at that time, the phenomenon of bites, burns, and burns from the hands of creatures that are almost invisible, but cause unpleasant injuries to say the least, returns.
Before we get into the explanation of the phenomenon, we note that in order to anticipate a cure for a stroke, it is possible and desirable, when entering the water, to wear a lycra shirt with high denier units, which can definitely save the pain of burns in the sensitive parts of the body.
The water in the sea is already cooling down and there are swimmers who have started wearing wetsuits or diving suits, which, as mentioned, will also help in dealing with the burns.
During the summer, when there are burns in the water and no jellyfish are seen around, it is already known which are the hunting arms of jellyfish such as the wandering cord. But now, in the autumn period, and according to reports from the swimmers in the field and the description of those who "kidnapped" a sting, and did not notice the thing they suspected as being responsible for it, I realized that it was probably siphonophores, relatives of the jellyfish.
When the sea is rough and even when it's calm, it's very difficult to see what's stung in the water, especially when it comes to a creature the size of a pinhead, like the siphonophora.
So, one of the last mornings, a lifeguard named Nazi called me from the open beach in Bat Galim, and told me that people were coming out of the water burned and sore, and he also attached photos of the burns.
I arrived at the beach and after snorkeling, according to the instructions of the swimmers who indicated a certain distance from the beach where they were hit, these creatures that you will see here in the photos were observed, which I captured in a jar to understand what it was about. in a glass vessel.
It should be known that when we are in the sea, we are swimming among different and diverse creatures and in fascinating worlds of their kind, which cannot be seen at all with the naked eye. In this case you can see it in pictures taken with a good camera.
In the snorkel dives that I made in the last few days, the tiny creatures were photographed through macro lenses. that's them Zooplankton and also Phytoplankton, very tiny creatures, whose photography is quite rare.
So, as I opened the article, if you are one of those who swim in the sea in any season and in any weather, I strongly recommend that you wear some kind of clothing, even a long-sleeved t-shirt is better than bare skin, until the rage passes.
Good morning Sivan.
What will we be bitten by?
Thanks Moti for the advice.
You are invited to swim at Achziv beach. There are other problems here, (although minor stabbings also happened here and there, and I heard that someone kidnapped you). The beach belongs to "Meta Asher" the regional council of Meta Asher which ignores the swimmers and also people who just come to catch some sun. As far as the council is concerned, visitors do not need toilets or water. If there is no lifeguard then no one comes to the beach and no one needs toilets and of course water. Calling everyone who loves the beach and the sea to write to them. Stingy and emotionless.
There are toilets, but why clean? It's best to lock them and that's it. Hold back until April.
I was also stung on the beach, a painful sting and the whole place is swollen
Thank you very much for the interesting article Moti,
Undoubtedly, these creatures stung me today not far from the Bat Galimi buoy. It was nice to meet you in person, and also Lori, continue to make a difference in the world of the sea and beyond and share with us your great knowledge and your spectacular photographs.
Once again, Moti put a spotlight on a particularly unpleasant phenomenon, thank you for another interesting article
Hello Mark.
Thank you very much.
Thank you, dear Motti. You bring us again and again into the hidden depths of the sea and nature with your special photography. You are welcome.
good morning easy
Meaning "until anger passes"
This is a phrase related only to the current swarm of scalders and is not related to one faith or another.
FYI... Bat Galim Beach is a clean beach and nature thrives there.
Bat Galim beach is neglected and dirty, full of greenery and probably attracts owners of animals who find it a comfortable place for their dark and stinging activities, action must be taken to remove these filth and microbes, through the flora and fauna department that the Ministry of Environmental Quality is in charge of, what is this "until anger passes" " , maybe you will also call to pray to the Holy One, blessed be He, to save us from this blow???
Well done, my friend Muti from Dalson. Good night
I was waiting for a scientist to explain the unpleasant phenomenon. now everything is clear. Kidnap every day by swimming. bless you well done.
You did have an enjoyable visit to the sea waters of Haifa, my reporter friend Moti. I hope you enjoyed it. In my opinion, this is a reliable and important coverage of the autumn jellyfish. Good luck, my researcher friend, and have a pleasant swim.