20/05/2026
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a stern warning to the public following the reported spread of the deadly “box jellyfish” or “sea wasp” in several coastal waters across the country this summer season.
BFAR Fishery Officer Joel Malabanan urged residents and tourists, particularly those planning to swim at beaches, to exercise extreme caution against the highly venomous marine creature.
According to BFAR, the box jellyfish is nearly transparent and difficult to spot in the water as it resembles floating plastic. It is commonly found in shallow coastal areas and tropical regions such as the Philippines. | via Dennis Nebrejo/PIA
