# Texas Beaches Flooded with Sea Butterflies | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-15T23:17:19+00:00
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Surfers on the Texas coast got a surprise when tiny, glassy sea creatures—called sea butterflies—washed ashore, stinging their gear. These delicate, winged snails, harmless except for their sharp poke, rarely show up in such numbers. Marine surveyor Jace Tunnell, who’s never seen anything like it, suspects calm waters and unusual ocean nutrients triggered this rare bloom. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/galveston/2026/09/15/561857/sea-butterflies-visit-texas-beaches/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d3ff03d77022f41 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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