iMedJelly vs Malta Beach Buddy

iMedJelly is an application that provides daily and real-time information about the jellyfish presence on the catalan coast. In this application you will find: • Daily report of the state and jellyfish presence on the beaches (species and abundance) of the catalan coast during the summer season. Information is validated by experts from the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) in real time. Information includes the species, its abundance and the risk level that this represents for bathers. • First aid protocols in case of jellyfish sting for the most frequent species of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. • Contact form for the bathers affected by stings to communicate with the experts in dermatology and toxicology of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona to carry out a personalized follow-up of the stings. These data will also help in the research carried out in the framework of the RECLAIMED Project. • Detailed information on the most frequent species of jellyfish and gelatinous animals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast, as well as a species image gallery to facilitate identification. • Citizen Science Section called “Get involved” with forms to send your sightings and photographs to the experts of the Institute of Marine Sciences - CSIC. • Website available at www.medjelly.com Offered by Institut de Ciències del Mar – CSIC

Malta Beach Buddy is your pocket guide to the best beaches across Malta, Gozo and Comino. Check live sea conditions before you go, find out how to get there, and see what each beach is really like - all in one place. LIVE SEA CONDITIONS See sea temperature, jellyfish risk, safety flag status and water quality for each beach, so you know what to expect before you leave home. EVERYTHING ABOUT EACH BEACH Crowd levels, beach type, accessibility, whether dogs are welcome, plus an hour-by-hour weather forecast. GETTING THERE One-tap directions in Apple Maps or Waze, nearby bus stops and parking information for every beach. FACILITIES AT A GLANCE Quickly see which beaches have cafes, toilets, sunbeds, water sports and more. POOL DAYS Browse lidos and pool day passes for when you fancy a sunbed and a swim without the sand. JELLY MAP A simple map of the latest jellyfish sightings around the islands. HELP OTHER BEACHGOERS Spotted jellyfish, crystal-clear water, a packed car park or a quiet bay? Share a quick report so everyone gets the latest picture. Browsing is completely free and needs no account - you only sign in if you want to post a report or rate a beach. Whether you live in Malta or you are visiting for the first time, Malta Beach Buddy helps you pick the right beach and make the most of every sunny day.