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Whether you are a daily sun worshipper or haven't seen the sun in awhile, it's always best to wear sunscreen. ESPECIALLY in Australia.
If I understand correctly the hole in the oZone layer is much closer to Australia, which makes exposure to the sun especially concerning.
Just take a look at the faces (and arms) of the people on the bus or trains here and you will see how many people have skin damage from the sun. There are many doctors specializing in skin cancer here as well.
SPF 30 is the most common protection available here in Australia and it is highly recommended for EVERYONE.
One day in the sun with the wrong SPF or worse yet, with no sunscreen, and you will turn into a walking sunburn.
As they say in Australia, SLIP, SLOP, SLAP. slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat
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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
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Now this is a place on my dream travel list... Thanks for the fantastic tips, take care Stacey xxx | Ewingjr98 Wed Apr 4, 2007 23:30 UTC
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