Everything in the Med that can leave you deathly sick - from poisonous jellyfish to a flesh-eating beach bug

Seafood Stock

This easy seafood stock recipe is made with fresh shrimp shells and whole blue swimmer crabs boiled to sweet perfection.

Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms

Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.

How safe is your dip in the Med? The European holiday hotspots where toxic pufferfish have been spotted amid growing alarm over spread of toe-chomping creatures

How safe is your dip in the Med? The European holiday hotspots where toxic pufferfish have been spotted amid growing alarm over spread of toe-chomping creatures

Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to Korea's beaches

As Korea enters the height of summer, warming seas are bringing an unwelcome visitor to its coasts: jellyfish. Marine experts say rising water temperatures are driving a sharp increase in venomous jellyfish, posing growing risks not only to beachgoers but also to fishermen and coastal industries. The greatest concern is Nomura's jellyfish, one of the world's largest jellyfish species that usually originates off the coast of China and drifts into Korean waters on ocean currents. It can grow up to

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Drone vs Jet-Skis

What's the biggest nuisance on the Costa Tropical? Jellyfish? No, it's jet-skis, in some cases putting bathers lives a risk but also in general causing a god-awful din. The post Drone vs Jet-Skis first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

The Culprit Behind South Australia's Deadly Algal Bloom Might Be the Most Toxic Species Ever Tested, Scientists Say

Karenia cristata, a rare type of microscopic algae that produces toxins that harm nerve cells, can be lethal at very low concentrations

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria is spreading across Europe’s beaches

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria is spreading across Europe’s beaches

Florida Department Of Health Issues Warning For Bahia Beach Over Elevated Bacteria Levels

THE BREAKDOWN: The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has advised against swimming or water-related activities at Bahia Beach in Ruskin due to high levels of Enterococcus bacteria found during recent testing. RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for Bahia Beach, located [] Florida Department Of Health Issues Warning For Bahia Beach Over Elevated Bacteria Levels

Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

Recipe Tips Here are a few simple tips to help your grilled shrimp skewers turn out perfectly every time: Recipe

Spain closes beaches as ‘flesh eating’ bacteria spreads in warmer seas across Europe

A marine bacteria often referred to as the ‘flesh eating bacteria’ is being detected in more European coastal waters as sea []

Rare box jellyfish spotted in Gulf of Eilat waters

Authorities say only a few of the venomous jellyfish have been found and stress there is no need to avoid swimming.

Probiotic Found to Slow Disease Spread Among Florida Coral

A beneficial bacterial probiotic is restoring hope for mitigating disease spread in corals off the coast of Florida. In a new study, scientists have investigated the effectiveness of a compound produced by the probiotic strain MCH1-7 for combating the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease. MCH1-7 was first uncovered by scientists from the Smithsonian Marine [] The post Probiotic Found to Slow Disease Spread Among Florida Coral appeared first on EcoWatch.

Smoked Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, and More: The Most Delicious Tinned Fish, According to Our Editors

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Squid jigging trip turns tragic after boat capsizes off Kuala Terengganu, leaving one dead

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 4 — One person died, three were injured and eight others were rescued after a squid jigging...

Toxic blue-green algae now in most of the Baltic Sea can cause fever

Toxic blue-green algae now in most of the Baltic Sea can cause fever

Subsidy plan for the hunt for toxic pufferfish in Greek waters and the proposal to let nature take its course

The toxic pufferfish, an invasive species that entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal, has become a critical issue in several parts of Greece The post Subsidy plan for the hunt for toxic pufferfish in Greek waters and the proposal to let nature take its course appeared first on ProtoThema English.

What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching this, uh, ‘explosive’ GI illness?

Cyclosporiasis symptoms and common causes amid 2026 outbreak

Katsuobushi: A Pillar of Japanese Cuisine

Other Names kezuribushi, kezurikatsuo, hanakatsuo, shaved skipjack, shaved bonito Description This is a basic ingredient in the Japanese kitchen made from dried bonito (skipjack tuna) which is a fish prized for its high concentration of umami compounds. By drying it, the level of umami is further concentrated, making katsuobushi a core component of most Japanese The post Katsuobushi: A Pillar of Japanese Cuisine appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals.

8 Probiotic Foods Recommended by a Nutritionist to Support Gut Health

A nutritionist and a registered dietitian share which foods help populate good bacteria in your gut.

A Toxic Pufferfish Is Invading Greece: What Swimmers Need to Know

The invasive silver-cheeked pufferfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) has spread through Greek waters and is now posing a serious threat to fisheries, marine ecosystems, and public health if eaten. Stefanos Kalogirou, Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, told Greek Reporter that the pufferfish can now be found across a wide geographical range in Greece, “from []

Ikan buntal beracun serang lubuk percutian Eropah

ATHENS: Golongan pelancong kini diberi amaran berhubung ancaman spesies ikan buntal beracun dengan gigi sepejal pisau cukur yang dilaporkan mula menceroboh kawasan tumpuan percutian warga Britain di Laut Mediterranean. Spesies ikan buntal pipi perak itu dikesan membiak secara meluas di serata Greece, sekali gus memaksa pihak berkuasa yang panik bergegas membina penghadang laut berskala besar ... Read more The post Ikan buntal beracun serang lubuk percutian Eropah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'

EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned

Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean

Greece has launched a cash incentive for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish as the invasive species spreads through the Mediterranean due to warming seas linked to climate change

Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives

A woman lying on the sand at Half Moon Bay's Francis Beach was struck and run over by a lifeguard vehicle, because apparently even relaxing on the beach now requires checking for traffic. A 20-year-old beachgoer was taken to the hospital after being struck and run over by a lifeguard driving a vehicle on a popular beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to a statement by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. — Read the rest The post Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives appeared first on Boing Boing.

Suspected shark attack at NY beach leaves swimmer’s ‘bone’ exposed: sources

A swimmer’s “bone” was left exposed after what lifeguards believe was a shark attack at Jones Beach Friday afternoon, sources told The Post. The beast took a bite off the man’s foot around 12 p.m. at the state park’s Field 6, sources said. A swimmer’s “bone” was left exposed after what lifeguards believe was a []

Swordfish Parmesan

This Swordfish Parmesan recipe turns out tender swordfish with a lemony base, finished under the broiler with a creamy Parmesan The post Swordfish Parmesan appeared first on Recipe Girl®.

Toadfish devouring part of fishermen’s income

The silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive, inedible species that is also an aggressive hunter, has hurt Cretan fishermen considerably by eating native fish, especially the red mullet, and tearing into their nets.

Maniac Putin ‘deliberately dumping anthrax-infected livestock in Ukraine’

The deadly bacteria is lethal in around 90 of cases in humans if absorbed into the lungs.

How to Get Rid of Parasites Naturally: 10 Proven Remedies That Actually Work

If you think parasites only happen to people who travel abroad or eat raw meat, think again. Millions of people Read More » The post How to Get Rid of Parasites Naturally: 10 Proven Remedies That Actually Work appeared first on Live Love Fruit.

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal indicators of forever chemical exposure in oceans.

Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.