In Reply to: Great to see so many Amed postings posted by Rangatira on Tuesday, 18. December 2007 at 12:13 Bali Time:
No did not see them but felt it.
We were out in deeper water swimming/snorkelling not near the beach.
And yes they did last.
Slight sting.
No welt like jellyfish.
Itchy raised bumps a day or so later.
Previous discussion(in the archives)..maybe sea lice or similar?
"Symptoms of sea lice stings often do not appear for six hours or more after the exposure and may last from two days to two weeks"
http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/emergency/sea-lice.asp
http://www.buysafesea.com/sea_lice.php