"As various other species of jellyfish are also common in Singapore's waters, we urge our guests to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions when swimming at the beach, such as leaving as little skin exposed as possible, and wearing a flotation device such as a safety buoy or life jacket," the spokesman said.
A spokesman for conservation group Marine Stewards has also spoken about a spike in the number of box jellyfish sightings around the southern islands, including Sentosa and Lazarus Island.
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