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nocturnal crustaceans

A sand hopper feasting on washed up seaweed. (Image credit: Nicholas Schooler)

Tiny crustaceans shape California coast by moving tons of sand nightly

September 20, 2026 by Sophie Lin - Technology Editor

Researchers measuring sandy beaches near Isla Vista, California, discovered that tiny nocturnal crustaceans called sand hoppers shift massive amounts of sediment each night.

Categories Technology Tags beach engineering, California coast, Isla Vista Beach, Megalorchestia corniculata, nocturnal crustaceans, San Diego County, sand hoppers Leave a comment

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