Security with the marine mammals of Hawaii
Beware of jellyfish in Hawaii:
Like any location on the edge of the sea, Hawaii is no exception to this animal sometimes intrusive. We find the jellyfish (jellyfish in English), particularly after a storm or in the week following the full moon. There are several species of jellyfish in the world, but those bites are more painful is certainly the case called "Portuguese of war." They are small but their bites can be painful. They are recognized by their long blue tentacles. They are also found on the beach. It is believed then see a small mound of blue ice. If you are bitten by a jellyfish, you can apply the meat on the affected area. Another technique is local to save the urine. It is a procedure that may want to do but when the burn is present, this process is not as disgusting.
Do not use vinegar, which can make the pain unbearable. If you are an allergic reaction or you notice any difficulty breathing, contact emergency as quickly as possible.
Danger and safety with sharks in Hawaii:
Subject both fascinating and full of misunderstanding, the encounter with a shark. It is extremely rare that a swimmer was attacked or killed by a shark in Hawaii. Chances are much greater of being struck by a car. It is important to keep some basic rules when vou swim in Hawaiian waters.
First you must know that shark attacks on humans occur mostly when the sharks confuse humans with another prey. This is the case surfers, including the shape of the plate (appearing in the form of seal or other animal) to believe that the sharks is a normal prey.
Remember that sharks have a very bad view. Try surfing with others, as little as possible in the evening or morning. Try to avoid swimming in areas near a port or shipping route, and the mouths of rivers.
If you are under water, do not stay long in the fish and always watch the movement of animals around you. If you perceive the unusual and irregular movements of the animals, do not wait and go back to the beaches.
Ps: some believe that the dolphins will come to your rescue. Despite a few stories along those lines, remember that conditions should be incredible together for a dolphin with an instinct is close to you during an attack of sharks. Try to stay near your boat when you are off and you swim in the sea
Security with the morays of Hawaii:
In general, moray eels are not dangerous animals unless they feel threatened. They usually live in holes in the reefs of Hawaii. If you see an opening in a coral or a rock, do not put your hand do not you approach them. If a murène swim around you, stay calm and do not approach you. It will continue its course, unless you were trying to touch it.
Tales of a traveler:
"During a recent visit to Big Island (Hawaii), my husband and I carried a lunch. Pare the result, we have the rental of kayaks and we paddled across Kealakekua Bay to the Captain Cook monument. We have made the dive for an hour, in this marine sanctuary teeming, then hungry, we started lunch we had brought. We then installed on a flat rock, leaning on a tide pool and ate our roast chicken as real farmers, the fat dripping from our mouths and hands full of jokes, all falling in the water.
That was enough to awaken the Moray. The animal out of nowhere appears, tearing a piece of chicken while disappearing thereafter.
This simple experiment has nothing to do with some travelers decide to fish off the dam at Makai Pier. Some say they have seen large morays.
With their sense of smell is highly developed as morays are animals for their formidable enemies living in coral reefs.
They may constitute a real danger for anyone near the water and handling of fish in shallow water. Moray death when a person, it is usually because they feel threatened. In general, moray eels are not a danger to swimmers in Hawaii.
Some may be bitten pretty hard by the morays. Some can even bite required a trip to emergencies. Even though these are extraordinary circumstances, they may occur in swimmers and adventurous who want a touch too intense with marine life.
There are nearly 38 species of moray eels in Hawaii
Security with the sea turtles:
There is consensus that turtles do ^ not a danger for most travelers visiting Hawaii. As against, although the "Honu" (Turtle) are dying, they may bite daring travelers if they feel threatened. Try to keep a healthy distance from these animals are quite many in Hawaii. It is possible that you are surrounded by turtles. If this situation happens to you during your trip to Hawaii, do not panic. Avoid sudden movements simply.
Danger with urchins Hawaii
Those swimmers should pay attention to sea urchins. These tiny marine animals have sometimes painful needle containing poison. Sea urchins live on the reefs, but are sometimes hidden and difficult to recognize. Do not touch or put your feet on the seabed
Security around coral reefs in Hawaii
Always be careful when swimming near a coral reef. The board may CASIS can cut the skin when the swimmers to rub. Be careful if you browse around the reef as much for your feet and your boat.
