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Govt Issue Advisory On Portuguese Man Of War
The Government has issued an advisory urging people to “exercise caution in or near the ocean” due to a number of Portuguese Man of War seen along South Shore Park beaches in recent days. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks’ Lifeguard Service continues to observe Portuguese Man of War along South Shore Park beaches... Read more of this article
Increased Presence of Portuguese Man of War
The Government has issued an advisory urging people to “exercise heightened caution while in or near the ocean due to reports of an increase in the presence of the Portuguese Man of War.” A Government spokesperson said, “Portuguese Man of War can be identified with their bluish gas-filled float on top of the water. “However, their in-water... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Man O Wars Washed Up On Beach
The Government recently advised the public to take “care and caution while in or near the ocean given the increased presence of the Portuguese Man o War,” and one beach in Devonshire is a prime example of this, with dozens of them washed up on the shoreline. While tip toeing carefully around the beach area, wearing shoes and long pants,... Read more of this article
Warning After Man O War Stings At Shelly Bay
[Written by Don Burgess] A Hamilton Parish man is warning beachgoers about Portuguese Man O War at Shelly Bay after he was stung on Wednesday. The man had gone for a run and had stopped at Shelly Bay around 7 pm. He wanted to refresh himself with a cool dip in the water. He told Bernews he was swimming backward when he felt a sting on his right arm. When... Read more of this article
Increased Presence Of Portuguese Man of War
The Government has advised the public to “take extreme care and caution while in or near the ocean given the increased presence of the Portuguese Man of War.” A spokesperson said, “Portuguese Man of War can be identified with their bluish gas-filled float on top of the water, however, their in-water tentacles are often not seen making... Read more of this article
Portuguese Man of War On Horseshoe Bay
The Ministry of the Environment has advised the public to “take extreme care while in or near the ocean when the Portuguese Man of War [PMOW] is present.” “There are currently reports of Portuguese Man of War on Horseshoe Bay on the south shore. The Portuguese Man of War can be identified by a bluish, gas filled float on top of the... Read more of this article
Man O Wars, Ocean Snails & Blue Dragons
[Written by Jessica Riederer] Most wildlife that makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean to Bermuda is appreciated, but strong shifting winds are currently delivering visitors that are rarely welcome by anyone; Portuguese Man o wars are showing up in large numbers. Whilst islanders know to avoid them, visitors seem both fascinated and repulsed by them.... Read more of this article
Part Of Beach Closed: Portuguese Man Of War
[Updated] The Ministry of the Environment confirmed that the western half of Horseshoe Bay beach was closed at 12:47pm today [July 18] due to a “significant number of Portuguese Man of War [PMOW] jellyfish in that area of the water.” “Lifeguards have hoisted a purple flag indicating the presence of a marine life hazard, advised beach... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Beach Closed Due To Man O Wars
[Updated, beach now open] One of Bermuda’s most popular beaches has been closed today to swimmers [June 17] due to the high number of Portuguese Man O War and Jelly Fish. By midday today there have been 15 people treated for stings, and the lifeguards are trying to reduce further injury to beach patrons. Lifeguards are at present clearing the... Read more of this article
Sting! Portuguese Man-of-War Warning Issued
The Department of Parks today issued a warning to the general public that Portuguese Man-of-Wars are washing up on Bermuda’s beaches in larger numbers. The sea creatures are infamous for their painful stings. Portuguese Man o' War washed ashore on Horseshoe Bay Beach The Department advises that Portuguese Man-of-War tentacles that have washed up on... Read more of this article
