This summer was riddled with concern about emerging threats from flesh-eating bacteria in our coastal waters. Here’s what you need to know about the bacteria and how to stay safe while swimming! Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/flesh_eating_bacteria_staying_safe_while_swimming
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This summer was riddled with concern about emerging threats from flesh-eating bacteria in our coastal waters. Here’s what you need to know about the bacteria and how to stay safe while swimming!
Originally published at https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/flesh_eating_bacteria_staying_safe_while_swimming
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