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 ...

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, ...

Dr Dale is a physical oceanographer and studies the currents and the stratification; the salinity, where the low salinity water is sitting and how thick it is. So he is interested in how the lice ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Thimble jellyfish larvae, or sea lice, appear seasonally along NC’s coastline. Larvae trigger stings when trapped under swimsuits, ...

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 ...

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 ...