Sea beasties causing blistered bums and itchy limbs - a podcast by RNZ
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Warmer sea temperatures and a changing climate could be what's causing more ocean-borne bites, stings and rashes.
Swimmers across the North Island have been sharing their itchy experiences on social media.
Stings and bites can be caused by a few sea creatures, but the biggest culprits are sea lice and and jellyfish.
Reporter Ella Stewart investigates.
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