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 ...

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 ...

Sea lice are popping up along 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 ...

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, ...

Forget stingrays, sharks and snakeheads - there's another threat lurking in North Carolina's waters this summer, and you may not even see them coming: sea lice. Sea lice may sound like tiny parasites, ...