Can jellyfish help us solve our problems? 6 Minute English

Scientific research is discovering that jellyfish might provide a solution to plastic pollution in seas and oceans. Neil and Georgina learn how these rubbery sea creatures could help.

This week's question
What is the best way to treat jellyfish stings? Is it...

a) with ice

b) with salt

c) with vinegar

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
environmentally friendly
not harmful to the environment, or having the least possible impact on it

single-use (plastics)
plastic products made to be used just once, only to be thrown away afterwards

unheard-of
something that is surprising or shocking because it have not previously known about

mucus
thick, sticky liquid produced in certain parts of the body

absorptive
able to absorb, or take in, liquid and other substances through a surface and hold them

magnet
objects that attracts certain metal objects or more generally, which attracts another material

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