What you should know about “seabather’s eruption”
Mike Ellis
ByMike Ellis
3 hours agoUpdated: August 19, 2026, 11:38 am EDTPublished: August 19, 2026, 11:25 am EDT

You may have heard it called “sea lice,” but seabather’s eruption is actually a rash from jellyfish and anemone larvae stings. The larvae can get stuck in your hair and bathing suit, and when they’re exposed to friction or fresh water? Cue the sting and the itchy redness. Here’s how you can minimize your risk.

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