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You or someone you are with has been stung or injured at the beach and you need to know what to do.  Hopefully, you know what caused the injury.  If so, follow the links and pictures below.  Even better if you have looked at this site, before an event has happened, so you know what to AVOID at the beach.  Print off this ocean first aid sheet to tuck in your beach bags, so you are ready for an emergency.  

DO NOT TOUCH:

I HAVE BEEN STUNG OR INJURED BY:

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A SEA SNAKE

Banded Sea Snake.jpg

A BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS

Size comparison of blue ring octopus aga

A CONE SHELL

Lettered Cone Shell (Conus litteratus) o

A STONE FISH

stonefish on the coral, Philippines.jpg

A SEA URCHIN

Purple and red sea urchins eat a piece o

A CROWN-OF-THORNS

crown of thorns  starfish.jpg

A STING RAY

stingray.jpg

A JELLY FISH

Jellyfish

A LION FISH

Lionfish

CORAL

Coral Reef

STAY SAFE ON THE BEACH AND IN THE OCEAN

You can help save lives by knowing what NOT to touch at the beach.  Also, by understanding basic first aid for tropical ocean bites and stings makes you empowered.  This site is not designed to bring fear, but to bring knowledge and prevention.

Enjoy the amazing beaches here in the tropics.

Lifering
Never Swim Alone
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