How to deal with injuries? Experts: It may be eels, pufferfish, or fish from Beihai Bathing Beach that harm tourists | Fish | Experts
Visiting the North Sea unidentified fish injury bathhouse: Although there is a warning line, there are still tourists enjoying the water
On August 17th, the management office of Qiaogang Bathhouse in Beihai, Guangxi issued a notice stating that on the afternoon of August 16th, a tourist was suspected to have been bitten by unknown fish while going into the sea at Qiaogang Bathhouse. The specific cause is currently under full investigation. At present, all water related activities at the Qiaogang Bathhouse have been suspended. This incident quickly attracted the attention of netizens. Fang Zengbing, an engineer at Ningbo Institute of Oceanography, analyzed in an interview with reporters that the fish that bit tourists may be eel and pufferfish, with strong territorial awareness, sharp teeth, and a certain degree of aggression.
Engineer Fang Zengbing from Ningbo Institute of Oceanography: According to the on-site video and wound conditions, the fish that bit the tourist this time looks like some carnivorous benthic fish. They mainly live in waters with rocky reefs and gravel substrates, and their territorial awareness is strong. Human activities may affect their lives, so they have a certain degree of aggression. From the shape of the wound, this creature's teeth are sharp and can cause extensive trauma. So, in my personal judgment, the marine creatures that bite tourists may be eel like fish, such as eels and eels, as well as pufferfish and pufferfish like fish.
Engineer Fang Zengbing from Ningbo Institute of Oceanography: Most of the offshore areas in China are relatively safe. However, in terms of specific classification, some reptiles, such as sea snakes, are toxic. Some fish species, such as the commonly known "lionfish," such as the scorpionfish, are toxic, and the tail spines on the scorpionfish tail are toxic. There are also some common fish species, such as the brown basket fish, whose dorsal fins are toxic. In addition, stinging animals such as jellyfish and sea anemones secrete toxins through their tentacles. Some mollusks are also poisonous, such as taro snails. These marine creatures have a certain degree of aggressiveness, and if humans touch or invade their territory, they will launch attacks on humans.
In addition, some marine organisms themselves contain toxins and cannot be consumed, such as pufferfish, upright and clean crabs, and embroidered spine cooked like crabs. In fact, many toxic marine organisms have special appearances or come with warning colors, but we should also be careful not to consume them in our daily lives and not disturb their living territories.
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Engineer Fang Zengbing from Ningbo Institute of Oceanography: First, pay attention to the changes in tides. When the tide is low, you can go to the beach to play, and when the tide is high, you need to return to a safe place as soon as possible.
Try not to go to unfamiliar places such as unfamiliar sea areas and underwater environments. In general, open and well managed areas such as sea areas and bathhouses, as well as areas with flat seabed and frequent human activities, are not a big problem.
In terms of clothing. When diving in the sea area, one can choose to wear swimsuits with a larger coverage area. Otherwise, it is very likely to be stung by jellyfish, causing redness, swelling, and red marks on the body. In addition, there may be a lot of algae growing on the rocks by the seaside, which can make the rocks very smooth. Therefore, jumping and walking in slippers on rocky reefs are not advisable.
Engineer Fang Zengbing from Ningbo Institute of Oceanography: Jellyfish stings are more common at the seaside. Do not use fresh water or alcohol to clean and wipe, as it may stimulate the prickly sac to further release toxins and worsen the injury. Wipe quickly with a dry towel or clothing in one direction. In addition, if the wound surface of the bite or sting is large, or if it is scratched by rotten shrimp or crabs, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and explain the location and cause of the injury. Because some bacteria in seawater have strong toxicity, such as marine Vibrio.