Sea Cherubs Washing Ashore in Unusual Numbers Along Oregon Beaches

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Small, translucent creatures known as sea cherubs are making an appearance along Oregon’s coastline, with sightings reportedly more frequent than usual in 2025, according to Seaside Aquarium.

In a Facebook post on January 18, Seaside Aquarium shared that they have been observing and receiving reports of the “highly specialized sea slugs” washing ashore on Oregon beaches.

“Sea cherubs spend their lives in the open ocean with a pair of swing-like paddles, which are used for swimming and allow them to propel themselves quickly,” Seaside Aquarium stated. “While they may not look like it, they are voracious hunters and can take down prey three times their size.”

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