Imagine swimming with thousands of Jelly fish. This is possible. You will have to visit the Republic of Palau where the island of Eli Malk is located. The Jellyfish Lake is truly a wonder of the nature. Centuries ago, jelly fish were trapped in the natural basin found on the island. This happened when the sea water receded. There are no predators that would threaten them for years and this is the reason why new species evolved. The result is that they loss their stinging ability and they can no longer protect themselves.
Pretty much the jellyfish in the Lake are harmless to tourists. However for those people with really sensitive skin, they could feel a little sting coming from these creatures. In case you are allergic then you might want to wear a diving suit or some other protected clothing. Aside from jelly fish, you can also find algae that live with them on the lake. During the night, the jellyfish would go down the lake and they will serve as source nutrients for them. They would go back to the surface during the day just to follow the sun. Algae will be converted into energy through the photosynthesis and it will turn into sugar that will serve as a food for the jellyfish.
To access the lake, you will need to hike a step trail and once you reach it, you can see a dock. There are some people who are apprehensive when entering the water. You will need snorkeling equipment so you can see the creatures clearly. The body of the water is salty. It is best to go on the area where the sun is hitting directly. This is the place where you can see millions of them glowing and mowing. This is definitely an exciting and at the same time a scaring moment for some people.
This amazing site is just few miles from the tropical country, Philippines. Jellyfish can have eight eyes and the algae help them survive. There is only one treat to this creature and that is the sea anemone. They can kill the jellyfish. If you want to visit the lake, there are special trips that are arranged in Palau resorts. It is best to avail a package that is affordable You can find the best affordable packages with Expedia, which includes going to the area. Be sure to have a diving skin and shoes with you. This is something that can complete the whole experience. Definitely visiting this place is something that would give you a brand new experience.
By Angela B
Jellyfish Lake photo: O.Blaise, photo 2:Doug Chesser, Photo 4:Xflow, Photo 7: Tomek N
