Tag Archives: jellyfish

They Call it “Sea Lice”

Posted on June 10, 2016 by John

I have played in the waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico all of my life… but I have never heard of this – “sea lice.” It has been in the news recently and I have had a couple inquiries … Continue reading →

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Be Beach Aware with Jellyfish Out There

Posted on March 25, 2016 by John

Summertime and swimming at the beach just go together naturally in Florida with our state’s more than 1,000 miles of coastline. Many fond memories are created along these salty margins and the Panhandle region of the state has some of … Continue reading →

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Box Jellies in the Gulf of Mexico?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by John

Yep, but do not get to alarmed just yet… it is not the same species as the famous one from Australia. That said… who is this new invader to our waters and is it of concern? According to NOAA and … Continue reading →

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Cnidarians: Stinging Nettles of the Animal Kind

Posted on May 29, 2015 by John

“Ouch, something just stung me.” This is a common phrase to hear someone say (I’ve heard myself say it) while enjoying the otherwise soothing waters along our beautiful Gulf Coast. We host an amazing variety of marine organisms that possess … Continue reading →

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