Sand fleas swarm Florida beach after a storm

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A video depicting a large swarm of sand fleas on a Florida beach has gone viral, sparking public interest. The creatures are harmless to humans. The video, filmed on Satellite Beach, shows numerous small, clear crustaceans digging in the sand. Experts confirm these are sand fleas, which are part of the crab family and do not bite or carry diseases. While sand fleas are harmless, a doctor warns about sand flies, which are common in Florida and can bite, causing skin irritation. The video was filmed after a storm.


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