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 ...

Copious amounts of smelly, potentially harmful seaweed known as sargassum have washed up along the shores of South Florida.

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. — A purple flag warning has been issued at Emerald Isle, North Carolina for sea lice/butterflies, or jellyfish larvae along the beach strand. Emerald Isle said the clear/white ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sea lice have been a big concern for beachgoers in the Coastal Bend recently. Experts said strong currents are bringing them closer to shore, but in many cases, it's not even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pest control pros have explained to us why vinegar is not the best solution for killing lice, and what you can use instead for ...

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 ...

Over the weekend, reports emerged of swimmers in Avalon and Stone Harbor complaining of itching skin, and in some instances, breaking out in rashes after ocean dips. The culprit was pinned on “sea ...

Remember sea lice, the pesky creatures that caused discomfort for beachgoers in Ocean City last summer? Well, the tiny marine creatures resurfaced on the East Coast — Virginia Beach, to be exact.

Kids are back in school and some of them might be coming home with more than just homework. A woman known as the "Potomac Lice Lady" says there are a few things parents should know that can help if ...

Lisa Harris Connolly’s husband had returned from surfing in the waters off Ocean City last week complaining of feeling itchy, but had no visible markings on his skin. The culprit? Sea lice. The ...

A typical head lice infestation involves a small number of lice, usually fewer than 10, although some individuals may have more. It’s possible to have a lice infestation for a prolonged period, even a ...