Sea Lice Outbreak at New Jersey Beaches Swimmers at New Jersey beaches have been recently plagued by sea lice. The translucent creatures are the larvae of jellyfish and carry a sting. The rash that can appear on your skin is also called sea bather's eruption. When the larvae get caught in an armpit or under a swimsuit, Toweling off makes it worse, so showering off in fresh water is the
best response. Itching and skin irritation can be treated with an over-the-counter
1 % cortisone skin cream,