squishy fella washed up on the beach #nature #beachcombing
28 years ago today, the #TokioExpress was hit by a rogue wave and spilled a container full of LEGO into the sea. Adrift is a beautifully presented book that tells the story of this unlikely cargo spill without making light of the very serious problem of plastic pollution.
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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https://theconversation.com/this-summer-please-leave-the-sea-shells-by-the-seashore-243157
#shells #seashells #collecting #beach #ecosystems #tourism #hoarding #BeachCombing #marine #wildlife #habitat #MarineParks #molluscs #shellfish #plastic #waste #TakeAway #HolidaySeason
Happy First Hump Day of the year! Two days till the weekend.
(This, I found at the beach. No idea who made it, but I like that they did; slightly less so that they threw it in the sea afterwards. It lives in my house now.)
The tide looks low, I thought to myself. I bet there's interesting life over there.
I was right. Two new species: Leathery Sea Slug, and Red Girdle Chiton.
"Alex Casey visits the largest gemstone collection in the country, and meets the 85-year-old owner trying to Marie Kondo the lot. "
#Aotearoa #Gems #Minerals #Beachcombing #ForSale
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/21-09-2024/unbought-gems-who-will-buy-vince-burkes-gem-collection
I just really like the fact that this dolphin skull I found also has a New Zealand Cushion Star attached. It's like a little beauty mark.
Found this siltstone on the beach with a perfect round hole, so I stood it up for a photo and a round of applause
#meermittwoch #ocean #beach #beachcombing
Beached fishing net (portrait view)
#RosslareHarbour #beachcombing
A short and very interesting documentary on one man beachcoming along the Washington coast. https://youtu.be/rt6wn74gmEY
#beachcombing #treasure #trash #hobbies #Washington
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"
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/01/what-beachcombing-in-shetland-taught-me-about-life
My girls and I went for a walk on the Clinton River walking path. There were a lot of signs spring is in the air. The last picture is our bounty we found along the river and in the wooded areas. They may not be little witches, but they picked up getting nature treasures on walks. #clintonriver #beachcombing #spring
Found sea shell and Ruby necklace! This was the result of my latest YouTube tutorial:). Check it out!