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I had never heard of these until I saw them on the beach. They aren't bottles, and they aren't glass. But they are blue and they are similar to a jellyfish! YIKES! These are also called a Portugese Man of War and they generally can be found in the summer months in parts of Australia. I've seen them on several of Sydney's northern beaches after it's been very windy. Occasionally if it's really bad, they will close the beach due to blue bottles and even have signs warning of them when it becomes a concern. When it is really windy, it is not uncommon to find dozens of these washed up on the beach, just like the one photographed below. Once it is out of the water, it is still a danger, as the tentacle can still sting you. Don't worry, it won't kill you, but it won't feel good either. My freinds husband used to go surfing when he was a teenager and got stung on the back by one, it stings alot and leaves a red mark where the tentacle touches your skin. A cold pack will help relieve the pain. These blue bottles come in all sizes and the bubble part floats on the waters surface when it is alive. Stay out of it's way and do not step on any part of it, even if you think it's dead cause it can still sting you! The long tentacle may be longer than it appears so proceed carefully! http://www.australianfauna.com/bluebottlejellyfish.php Leave a Comment Phone: yallaroo.com.au/Blue_Bottles.htmWebsite: http://faunanet.gov.au/wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=11
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