Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S.

An adult seal found eating sand on a beach in Lavallette was taken to a local marine mammal rescue center to recover, officials said Tuesday. On Sunday, volunteers from the Marine Mammal Stranding ...