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Shells - leave them by the shore

"This summer, please leave the sea shells by the seashore. Someone needs that shell more than you. For native wildlife, both occupied and unoccupied shells provide important shelter and sources of calcium and grit."

"If you absolutely must pick something up and take it home, please pick up some of the vast amount of plastic found on Australian beaches."
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Beachcombing in Shetland: I’ve travelled the world without leaving home

"When ill health took away my freedom to roam, searching for beach treasure gave me a vital connection to my island home and more distant shores"

theguardian.com/travel/2024/ap

The Guardian · Beachcombing in Shetland: I’ve travelled the world without leaving homeBy Guardian staff reporter