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Coromandel Swimmers Sufferung Sea Lice Bites

Radio New Zealand

December 28, 2022

Niel Bruce

PHOTO: Niel Bruce

Beachgoers are being warned about getting nipped by sea lice in the Coromandel region.

Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports of swimmers itching and getting skin irritation.

Sea lice are found in intertidal, rocky and sandy shores all around the country, but are more prominent in summer.

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