this is what you and the other none believers should do go swimming at the Mississippi beachs right now, then consume some marine life if you survive come back and report you still have all you're body parts.it will spread though out the Gulf quicklyI have not read every post in this thread, but from what I have, I would like to make a suggestion to the OP. You seem to be focusing on an extremely unlikely risk associated with diving. Flesh eating bacteria can be contracted a number of way and places, but in almost cases it is extremely rare and fairly preventable. You may want to discuss this with a professional, as it may be treatable like other phobias. I see you were also the guy who was worried about dental squeeze. You may want to seek mental health support prior to diving, it does not sound like diving safety is the actual issue.
Bacteria close all Mississippi Gulf Coast mainland beaches