As kids, we stumbled across strange, tube-like “things” buried in the sand—trumpet worm nests. They looked alien and unsettling, sparking dares, shrieks, and endless questions.
Years later, we know they’re just homes built by tiny marine worms, fragile structures that quietly support coastal life. But the memory of finding them remains powerful—a reminder that childhood wonder often begins with the weird and mysterious.
Trumpet worm nests show how even the smallest, strangest parts of nature can leave the biggest imprint on our imaginations.
