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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

"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 2023, the Florida Department of Health reported 16 cases, with this death marking the fifth fatality of the year. The bacteria thrives in warm, salty seawater, and the risk is higher from May ...

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

Although the News Herald was unable to independently verify by the time of publication, WMBB's Tom Lewis reported that the ...

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 5 people have died in the state due to Vibrio vulnificus infections.