KZN's beaches invaded by Blue Bottles - Here's what you need to know

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As we approach the blue bottle season, the combination of warm summer waters and easterly winds brings these creatures to our coastline.

The Portuguese man o' war, commonly known as the man-of-war or bluebottle, is a marine creature found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is often regarded as the same species as the bluebottle found in the Pacific Ocean.

Vinesh Soogreem from the Angling News South Africa shared some tips and tricks for encountering one of these pain inducing little friends.
22 Nov 2024 12AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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