Does anyone know what this clear & stinging sea bug is?

Question

:( well I had an unpleasant experience in a beach in Naragansett, Rhode Island & my friends and I kept getting attacked by these small, clear with a couple of specks, & similar to the size a bit larger than a grain of sand ocean bugs that hurt a good amount. They stick to your skin until you pull them off & when you examine them closely, you can see a tiny needle-like thing coming out of them :Z Please educate me on what this painful pest is! thanks :)

Answer 1

Sand Fleas

Answer 2

Im not too sure but the same thing happened to my cousin a few months ago in Galviston TX

Answer 3

I'm no expert but I'd guess jellyfish?

It's unusual for jellyfish that small to have stingers this side of the Atlantic and you gave a very accurate description that might be valuable to a marine biologist. Your local university might be more interested than Yahoo-ers!