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Beach quote of the day

Somewhere between the tide coming in and the sun slipping away, the ocean reminds us how little we need to feel rich.

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Bands of dried plant material and horseshoe-crab shells on the sand at Slaughter Beach, Delaware

NEW FROM THE BEACH BLOG · Coastal Science

The Wrack Line: Why Seaweed Belongs on the Beach

Washed-up seaweed feeds wildlife and helps build dunes. Learn what to leave, what to pick up, and when to give a seaweed-covered shoreline more space.

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THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC COLLECTION

A coast worth getting to know.

From Amelia Island through the Space Coast to St. Lucie County.

GOOD DETAILS. BETTER DAYS.

A little planning.
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Can the dog come? Is there a lifeguard? Where do you park? We’re collecting the answers, one beach at a time.

The ocean changes. Check before you go.

Beach profiles are planning guides, not live surf or water-quality reports. Follow local flags and posted closures.

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