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Aug 05, 2026 - 04:24 PM
Jellyfish show up more during the warmer months around Panama City Beach, especially from late summer into early fall, while sea lice do not have a reliable season in this part of the Gulf. What people call sea lice is actually a rash caused by tiny jellyfish larvae, and it is more common in South Florida and the Caribbean. Bay County uses a purple beach flag when jellyfish or other hazardous marine life is present. For a trip with snorkeling and time at Shell Island, the Sandbar Snorkeling Excursion gives guests several ways to enjoy the water if conditions change.
