These little creatures are very difficult to photograph because they are constantly jumping! I managed to shoot this one on a rock before it somersaulted off. They are often found in large numbers on washed up seaweed on the beach.
St. George Is., FL May 16, 2010 I enjoyed watching the beachhoppers emerge from their little holes in the sand to feed. It was quite a challenge to photograph something this small without a tripod. They are in nearly constant movement as they bounce around the sand, making a tripod very difficult to use! These tiny creatures provide a food source for ghost crabs and many shore birds.
go, about 1 inch long.
