"There doesn't need to be a fear of the water," his daughter said. "There needs to be an education and a knowledge of if you ...

In total, there have been 57 confirmed cases of the infection caused by the "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in ...

Louisiana health officials said as of last week the state has had 17 Vibrio infections, resulting in four deaths. Raw or undercooked seafood can also carry Vibrio, especially oysters. The bacteria is ...

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic turned billions of sea stars between Mexico and Alaska into goo. Now we know why ...

Basil Kennedy’s loved ones urge those with health conditions to avoid warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, as Vibrio vulnificus infections surge amid rising temps ...

The pathogen thrives under extreme weather conditions and low salinity between May and October. Additionally, environments ...

Although the News Herald was unable to independently verify by the time of publication, WMBB's Tom Lewis reported that the most recent death was a 78-year-old man on vacation at St. George Island in ...

When you're getting ready to prepare a big lobster dinner, it's important to look for these qualities to know if you're ...

Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion starfish off the Pacific coast of North America.

Scientists have found Vibrio pectenicida causes sea star wasting, a disease devastating Pacific starfish and threatening marine ecosystems.

Three Mississippi Coast beaches are under water contact advisories this week after routine tests found bacteria in the waves.

In 2013, starfishes in North America were turning into goo, with it being the largest epidemic ever seen in a marine species.