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There’s more to beach sand than meets the eye. It has stories to tell about the land, and an epic journey to the sea. That’s because mountains end their lives as sand on beaches. If you're enjoying ...
When you walk barefoot on a beach, you have billions of tiny grains beneath your feet. Soft, warm, sometimes sticky, these grains of sand may seem insignificant, but they have a history spanning ...
An offshore structure built from rocks with the added perk of creating a new surf spot. Underwater speed bumps set parallel to shore to slow down waves. Living shorelines made of dunes and native ...
Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S.