NParks monitoring box jellyfish sightings in waters in Singapore

4 confirmed cases since March but no plans to issue no-swimming orders for now, it says

A sign at Sentosa's Siloso Beach warning beachgoers about box jellyfish. The latest sighting was reported in the waters off the beach last Friday. Sentosa Development Corporation, which oversees the resort island, has restricted entry into the waters there until further notice. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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"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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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 13, 2020, with the headline NParks monitoring box jellyfish sightings in S'pore waters. Subscribe