Bizarre 'sea pickles' invade the West Coast by the millions

http://www.sfgate.com/science/article/Bizarre-sea-pickles-invade-the-West-Coast-by-11248251.php

Those things were washing onto the Oregon beaches by the millions back in February and March.  My dog ate dozens  .

Sea pickle dog farts...eww!!!

Are they edible?

Are they edible?

My dog is still alive, so yeah, I guess so.  Why buy pickles from the store when you can forage for them on the beach? 

I snagged about 15 of them with a diamond jig on my last trip to Timber Cove.  Never seen so many in my life!