Sea lice prevention

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Safe Sea

Sea lice are actually the microscopic larvae of jellyfish and other ocean stingers which contain the same nematocysts (stinging cells) as mommy and daddy. In many areas of the Gulf and Caribbean the primary culprit causing “sea lice” infestations is the larvae of the thimble jellyfish. These larvae, sometimes half a millimeter in length or smaller, can become trapped between the bathing suit and skin or in crevices like the armpit and compressed, causing the stinging cells to fire.

If you feel itching in your bathing suit area:

Remove swimsuit and shower
immediately after bathing
Wear a wetsuit if diving in sea lice infested waters
Wash bathing suit in hot water with detergent before wearing again
Use Safe Sea® sea lice sting protection lotion

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