Johor Fisheries Department issues public safety warning for dangerous Pteropods in Mersing waters causing skin irritation.

The Johor Fisheries Department has issued a public safety warning due to dangerous Pteropods (Creseis Acicula) in Mersing waters. Originating from tropical and subtropical waters, these gastropods, detected on June 11th by a research team from Penang, can cause skin irritation and require immediate medical treatment. The public is advised to avoid water activities in Mersing's islands and beaches.