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Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« on: August 03, 2024, 08:11:04 am »
Some Jersey Shore beachgoers this summer have reported the return of an unpleasant phenomenon, known as “sea lice.”

A quick search for the term will largely turn up information on jellyfish larvae, which do fall under the non-scientific nickname.

But there’s another kind of sea lice that’s been pinching swimmers along the New Jersey coast, prompting them to race from the ocean.

Crab larvae also "count" as sea lice, according to Paul Bologna, Professor of Biology and Director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences Program at Montclair State University.



https://nj1015.com/sea-lice-at-new-jersey-shore/
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2024, 08:14:49 am »
I blame Mr. Krabs and his Krabby Patties.

Seriously though, it's just more proof that NJ is declining.... no?

I've never cared for the water at the Shore- I do like the boardwalks though.

Same with Coney Island- love the rides and stuff there- but won't go in the water.
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2024, 08:30:42 am »
Who had sea lice on their bingo cards this summer?
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2024, 08:33:53 am »
Quote from: mountaineer on August 03, 2024, 08:30:42 am
Who had sea lice on their bingo cards this summer?

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I have heard of head lice , but not sea lice. It sounds like one of the Biblical plagues, doesn't it?  :whistle:
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2024, 08:37:19 am »
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I have heard of head lice , but not sea lice. It sounds like one of the Biblical plagues, doesn't it?  :whistle:
That's what I though. Not locusts nor frogs, but certainly bad news - and icky!
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2024, 08:58:34 am »
Is that like ordering the flied lice at Wok on Wheels?
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Re: Sea lice at the Jersey Shore: What you need to know
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2024, 09:23:07 am »
Quote from: mountaineer on August 03, 2024, 08:30:42 am
Who had sea lice on their bingo cards this summer?

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