Amazing Earth: Are the jellyfish in Sohoton Cove National Park safe and stingless?

Aired (July 21, 2023): Do you have the guts to swim with the jellyfish in Sohoton Cove National Park, Surigao Del Norte?

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00:00 Let's leave the river and go to the sea

00:03 where the sea bass is spreading

00:05 Are you ready to swim next to the jellyfish?

00:08 Can you swim with the sea bass?

00:26 And they're not content, they're still being thrown in the river

00:30 Because that's not an ordinary fish

00:34 That's what they call

00:38 Stingless jellyfish

00:41 in Sohoton Cove National Park, Surigao del Norte

00:45 Two and a half hours by pump boat from Siargao Island

00:55 But it's all worth it when you dive in the lagoon

00:58 According to experts, there are two types of jellyfish here

01:07 Moon jellyfish or Aurelia aurita

01:10 and spotted jellyfish or Mastigias papua

01:15 But wait, are they really safe and stingless?

01:19 Oh, slimy!

01:21 All jellyfish sting

01:23 as they have the stinging cell called nematocyst

01:27 For example, the poison from the box jellyfish can be very fatal

01:32 Plus, their nematocysts are quite plenty

01:35 To be safe, people need to wear some kind of skin protector suit like rash guard

01:41 Also, people need to bring with them vinegar in case they might get stung by the jellyfish

01:46 But guys, remember, it's best to just look at it

01:50 Because this is a territory of stinginess

01:54 And as a good visitor, let's respect their way of life

01:59 As a good visitor, let's respect their way of life

02:03 And that's how you eat it up

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