Jellyfish taking over oceans, experts warn.
November 4, 2013CNN News
Experts are warning people swimming all around the world of the increased possibility of being stung by a jellyfish. They are saying that global warming, over fishing of it's predators, and pollution are the cause of the rapid increase in population of jellyfish. In most cases the stings are not lethal. However there are some types that have a lethal sting. This increase in population is having a negative affect on tourism in many areas as people are scared to swim in the ocean. "In Hawaii there have been times that 800 or 1000 people have been stung in a day. In Spain or Florida it is not uncommon in recent years for a half a million people to be stung during an outbreak. These numbers are simply astonishing."
In my opinion I think people could help reduce the population of jellyfish. We could stop over fishing their main predators and reduce pollution in the oceans that also kills these predators. Without these predators the jellyfish population will continue to increase. I think if you educated tourists on safe areas to swim as well as what to do if they are stung it may help increase the number of tourists who will risk swimming in the ocean. This in turn will help tourism.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/travel/jellyfish-taking-over-oceans/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
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