Squish Jellyfish Stings

June 1, 2008 - Northeast Dive News

Even armed with Jellyfish Squish, you won’t want to actively seek a fight with deadly box jellies or Portuguese man-of-wars. However for
divers and beach lovers who chance upon the nematocysts of any of hundreds of varieties of jellies, the product can quickly soothe the sting. Jellyfish Squish was developed by Coastal Solutions with the help of marine biologists at the Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, Ga. Nearby Tybee Beach was a testing ground for formulae. Unlike popular home remedies of Adolph’s Meat Tenderizer, baking soda or peeing on the burning rash, Jellyfish Squish has been scientifically tested and proven to work on the stings within minutes of application. In addition to halting the sting with a topical anesthetic, the product neutralizes the venom in the nematocysts on the skin. It has been endorsed by the American Association of Lifeguards and complies with USFDA guidelines. The product is available in a spray bottle or convenient stick.

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