You might think the beach is just waves, seagulls, and sunscreen. But if you’ve ever noticed someone crouched low near the shoreline, eyes fixed on the sand and holding a bit of bait—chances are they’re trying to catch something most of us don’t even realise exists: beach worms.

They’re not flashy, they don’t bite, and you’d probably walk right past them without noticing—but beach worms are some of the beach’s most fascinating (and underrated) locals.

So, what exactly are beach worms?

Beach worms— long, wriggly marine creatures —live just below the surface of the sand where the ocean kisses the shore. Most of the time, they stay hidden. But if you drop a bit of stinky bait like fish or prawns nearby, you might spot their little heads peeking out, sniffing around for food.

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