Experts to tackle jellyfish threat

Staying alert: A sign warning beach-goers of the potential risk of jellyfish was put up by the authorities on Chenang Beach in Langkawi, Kedah. — Image from social media

GEORGE TOWN: Marine scientists are ready to head to Langkawi to tackle the jellyfish threat that killed a Russian boy at Chenang beach.

Any action must be coordinated through the Langkawi Develop­ment Authority, Fisheries Depart­ment, Health Ministry and other agencies, said Prof Datuk Dr Aileen Tan, director of Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies.