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    Tag: Stingers

    Sea lice: That nasty rash you get after swimming in the ocean

    Been ocean swimming and come out with an itchy rash over your body? Chances are you've had an encounter with sea lice. Learn what it is and how to tre…
    andre-slade
    Andre Slade 7 August 2017
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    How to treat a bluebottle sting

    Ocean swim regularly enough and you'll eventually be stung by a bluebottle. The sting can range from itchy to painful but the treatment is simple.
    andre-slade
    Andre Slade 22 January 2017
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    A purple jellyfish lying on the sand.

    Is this purple jellyfish a new species?

    A bright purple, alien-like jellyfish has washed up on Coolum Beach and an expert says it may be a new species.
    oceanfit
    OceanFit 25 May 2014
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