With southeast winds common this time of year, swimmers and surfers had best be on the lookout for the litany of gelatinous globes that could be blown ashore. Jellyfish thrive in warmer summer waters, ...

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, ...

The tiny larvae of a thimble jellyfish can cause an itchy rash sometimes called "sea lice" for swimmers along the coast. N&O file photo The tiny larvae of a peewee jellyfish are causing big problems ...

Yes, people are getting sea lice rash in Florida right now. Here's what you need to know about the jellyfish larvae and right now, they're taking over Florida's Pensacola Beach. Here’s how to avoid ...

There are an estimated 150 million people stung by jellyfish annually, according to UCLA Health — including many within the United States. Within the country, there are certain beaches or regions ...

Scientists have uncovered a key mechanism in jellyfish embryos that provides new insights into how the body plan of these animals develops along a central axis from their ‘head’ to ‘tail’. The study, ...

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 ...

Southeast winds common during this time of year may bring jellyfish to Space Coast shores. While all jellyfish sting, only about 70 of the 2,000 species pose a serious threat to humans. Common ...

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, ...