RE: [Paddlewise] sea lice?

My then 12 year old was snorkeling in the Keys a few years ago and got
nailed. we had to take him to the emergency room as he was starting to go
into shock. He spent the next few days on his back. Welcome to Florida!

Typically the hurricanes blow the sea lice away.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Dave Kruger
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:51 PM
To: PaddleWise
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] sea lice?


Bob Denton wrote:
> 
> Sea Lice are the microscopic larvae possibly of thimble Jellyfish or maybe
> fire coral, or maybe both or neither. They ride up the Gulf Stream between
> Mother's Day and Father's Day and come close to shore via eddies or winds
> and local currents. Some people, especially tourists, are immune while
> others, locals, dive instructors and lifeguards, tend to become sensitive.
> You can't feel them when you are hit and the bumps come up in 12 to 48
> hours. The larvae have nematocysts (stinging cells) that are triggered by
> pressure (getting trapped between a bathing suit, PFD or skirt and your
skin
> or by rinsing with fresh water. They can also dry on your gear and then
> magically nail you the next time you get wet.

Could be some confusion over usage of the words "sea lice."

Same term, but a *different* critter on this coast (upper left of North
America).  "Sea lice" are little buggers found on steelhead fresh from the
saltchuck.  Not harmful -- I've pulled 'em off half a dozen ironheads here
in
Oregon.

I won't touch any on the other coast (lower left of North America).

Thanks for the heads-up, Bob.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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