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Portuguese Man o' War Sparks Beach Safety Warning

4/10/2025

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A Portuguese man o’ war was discovered on Orange Beach, Alabama, sparking a warning from the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources. This stunning but dangerous siphonophore, often confused with jellyfish, boasts long, venomous tentacles that deliver excruciating stings. Similar sightings on Marco Island, Florida, have left beachgoers on high alert.

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Story summary

A Portuguese man o’ war was discovered on Orange Beach, Alabama, sparking a warning from the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources. This stunning but dangerous siphonophore, often confused with jellyfish, boasts long, venomous tentacles that deliver excruciating stings. Similar sightings on Marco Island, Florida, have left beachgoers on high alert.