Rashes, bites and stings: Jellyfish or sea lice?
11 Jan, 2021 03:52 AM
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The bluebottle is responsible for most stings in New Zealand waters, but some stinging jellyfish are microscopic. Photo / Roger Smith
The bluebottle is responsible for most stings in New Zealand waters, but some stinging jellyfish are microscopic. Photo / Roger Smith
Hitting the beach this summer? You may find painful company in the water as the weather warms up.
Treza Gallogly was having a year-end swim with a friend at Orewa Beach when she felt something eating at her. She got out of the water and didn t notice anything more, until angry red welts erupted on her torso the next day.