Blue blubber jellyfish swarm Pamplona, Cagayan waters

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Fishermen in Pamplona, Cagayan, recently made an astonishing catch, not just of fish, but also of countless blue jellyfish.

According to Kuya Kim’s report on “24 Oras Weekend,” Saturday, these are locally known as “lulu” in the province.

“‘Pag natalsikan ka, makati lang siya, lalo na po sa mga sensitive na area. Sanay na po. Mula pagkabata, alam na po namin na jellyfish po ‘yon,” video uploader Oliver Asuncion said.

Also recognized as jelly blubber or blue blubber jellyfish, the “lulu” are a common sight in Cagayan waters, typically appearing in June and July.

While they are predominantly blue, some species of these jellyfish can also be white or brown, with their color depending on the algae they consume.

Their sting is generally considered mild, but often contact can lead to rashes.

“Kapag meroong direct contact sa skin, nagkakaroon ng allergic reaction depende sa toxins na present. But ang pinakamadaling prevention for that is ibabad lang sa suka for 15 seconds,” marine biologist Anselmo Anobong Jr. said.

“It's also an indicator na there could be ecological imbalance. Indicator na parang kokonti na ang mga natural predators,” he added. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News