It's that time of the year when Mumbaikars are warned about being careful on beaches, as many venomous but attractive Portuguese Man o’ War wash up ashore. They have been seen on Juhu and Gorai beaches in the past two days. According to those in marine conservation, beachgoers should take steps to prevent getting stung by these marine creatures.

Shaunak Modi, co-founder of the Coastal Conservation Foundation, told mid-day that apart from the Portuguese Man o’ War, another threat to humans is the tarballs, which have also washed ashore in huge numbers.