Wear thick neoprene gloves.
Spearfish gloves are a much better idea. You are able to maintain your dexterity whike also providing significant puncture & cut resistance. Also, having year round warm water here in FL, these provide all the insulation you’d need. I don’t go in the water without a pair on.
HammerHead Dentex Gloves - Nitrile
"HammerHead Dentex Gloves - Nitrile are ideal for spearfishing and lobstering. The cut and puncture resistant material can't be stopped by samurai swords, Bubba Blades, and even moray eels. These gloves are made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene light combined with flexible fabrics...
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