Although many beachgoers are left unnerved when something unknown and unseen brushes up against them in the ocean, it may leave swimmers scratching their heads, or other body parts, when they leave ...

Sea lice aren't lice at all. They aren't even insects. They are tiny larvae of the thimble jellyfish. Sea lice stings typically occur when they become trapped between a bathing suit and skin. The best ...

Sea lice are popping up all over Gulf Coast beaches. Sea lice, also known as beach lice outbreaks have been reported mainly along the Florida panhandle. However, biologists say they expect to start ...

Thimble jellyfish larvae, or sea lice, appear seasonally along NC’s coastline. Larvae trigger stings when trapped under swimsuits, causing itchy skin rashes. Swimmers can reduce risk by checking beach ...

As millions of people journey to South Carolina beaches this summer, some will share the water with unwelcome companions. Dubbed sea poisoning, ocean itch and even seabather’s eruption, sea lice can ...

As millions of people journey to South Carolina beaches this summer, some will share the water with unwelcome companions. Dubbed sea poisoning, ocean itch and even seabather's eruption, sea lice can ...

Though most beaches on Kiawah Island are private, Kiawah Beachwalker Park on the island’s west side is available to the public. As millions of people journey to South Carolina beaches this summer, ...