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标题：Sun lotion stops jellyfish stings
作者：Scott Croft
期刊名称：Boat/US Magazine
印刷版ISSN：1090-1272
出版年度：2004
卷号：July 2004
出版社：Boat Owners Association of the United States

Sun lotion stops jellyfish stings

Scott Croft

A new product, SafeSea, claims to offer protection from sky and sea in one bottle.

The waterproof sun protection lotion--that's available in SPF 15, SPF 30 and SPF 30 + Kids--is the only product available today that helps protect exposed skin in jellyfish infested waters, says Marine biologist Amit Lotan of SafeSea. He says SafeSea is based on technology that exploits biochemical mechanisms to ensure that when jellyfish make physical contact their "stinging" mechanism will not be activated. This includes the stings of fire coral, thimble jelly, anemone larvae, and sea nettle.

"After applying the sunscreen, testers have waded among jellyfish and have not been stung, leaving no telltale red welts from the tentacles," said Lotan. It's ideal for divers, swimmers and recreational boaters. For more information visit safesea.net.