RSOE EDIS: USA - Biological Hazard - 2010.02.08

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2010-02-08 04:14:48 - Biological Hazard - USA EDIS CODE: BH-20100208-24837-USA Date & Time: 2010-02-08 04:14:48 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Hawaii, Hanauma Bay, Not confirmed information! Description: City officials have closed Hanauma Bay today after a box jellyfish influx. Lifeguards counted more than 40 box jellyfish in less than an hour and saw several more floating offshore, said Bryan Cheplic, spokesman for the city's Emergency Services Department. More than 400 box jellyfish were also found at Yokohama Beach. Box jellyfish were also spotted at Ala Moana and Waikiki beaches. "Due to the potential risk to public safety the City's Parks and Recreation Department along with the Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division made the decision to close the bay effective at 7:30 a.m.," Cheplic said. The situation will be re-assessed tomorrow morning when officials will decide whether to reopen Hanauma Bay. The name of Hazard: Box jellyfish invasion Species: Animal Posted:2010-02-08 04:14:48 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu