Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While people are aware of the sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, jellyfish in those same waters and snakes in lakes, ...

Florida health officials advise against water activities at DuBois Park due to elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria.

Texans and other visitors looking to enjoy oceanside views may not be aware that bacteria could ruin their trip to the beach. Swimming at beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast is not recommended when ...

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WMBF) - Beachgoers enjoyed the ocean water on Monday, but Sunday was a different story. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) found increased levels of ...

What insect’s bacteria could replace antibiotics? Thirteen lactic acid bacteria found in honey, from the honey stomach of bees, produce many active antimicrobial compounds that have been shown to be ...

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Fleming Beach (North), Maui. Levels of 207 per 100 mL ...

Each week, health department teams across Virginia take to local beaches to search for a culprit that could dampen a day of fun in the sun. Starting early in the morning, team members go beach by ...