Waikiki lifeguards on Saturday are closing a beach because of an infestation of box jellyfish. They also are warning users of other Oahu beaches to watch out for them, because they can give you a nasty sting. About 2,300 jellyfish were estimated at Waikiki beaches on Saturday and another 1,000 at Ala Moana. More than 20 stings have been reported, and ambulances responded to two incidents. This is a big deal because the amount of jellyfish has been rising. "The monthly influx of the critters began Friday when about 400 were spotted," said an official. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve was closed on Saturday because of the jellyfish. Warning signs were posted at Ala Moana Beach Park, Diamond Head Beach Park, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park, Kapiolani Beach Park, Kuhio Beach Park and San Souci Beach. Officials are saying that people should avoid the beaches for a while so they can clear all of the Jellyfish. They are very dangerous so people should be careful knowing there are jellyfish ready to sting in the Hawaii beaches.
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That would be so scary! also, jellyfish eat other living animals that live in the oceans so too many of them are bad for the environment.
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