Summer's Top Picks

Tiles, evidence of some tragic weather, were found nearly as often as shells and glass.

Running Man Driftwood

Random collection of shells from Cozumel.

Assorted seaglass from Grand Cayman.

The perfect symbol for a Thanksgiving cruise, a piece of coral shaped like a turkey foot. Love it.

What a difference a week makes...

One week later there is a much different scene in the area. Sargasso as far as the eye could see, my eye, anyways. Trash, shells, and curious creatures galore.

The first haul of the year.

Two of my favorite finds of the day.

Tropical Storm Fay

After Tropical Storm Fay and the outer bands of Hurricane Hannah had passed, I took a trip out to the beach and found that the Cape Canaveral area around Cherie Down Park was severely eroded.

Not too much to be found on that trip, mostly just shells and a lot less beach.

Well, it's not the Virgin Mary...

But isn't he cute?
Some stuff that I found during a work-related beach cleanup. Multi-tasking at it's finest.

Front and Back

The front and back of the piece. Click to enlarge. Thanks for the use of the camera, Tami!

Look What I Found!

I found the Virgin Mary while beachcombing last Monday! She was just North of Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida. I'm amazed to have found such a small, detailed item.

Seabean Anklet

Found this in a thrift store about ten years ago. I'm unfamiliar with most of the beans on it. I think I love the giant "watermelon seeds" most of all.

More Plastic Treasures

Why, yes, they are Barnacle sunglasses.

Plastic Treasure

Not every beach find is a natural wonder. How about a boat ride? Or a game of checkers? Can you guess what the white thing is?

Hmmm, let's see, what do we have here?

What are Seabeans?

Seabeans are seed pods that drop from trees and vines and are carried down streams and rivers and across oceans. Where they come from depends on where you happen to be located. Here on the East coast of Florida they come from all points East and Southeast and beyond, carried along the Equatorial Current.

Nature's Bounty

It's easy to find gorgeous beans like these once you train your eye to look for their color, shape, and texture.

The lighter "corkies" are usually found along the top edge of what is known as the wrack, which is the line of seaweed and debris that lies along the shore at the tide line.

The heavier, shiny ones called shinies, can sometimes be found just below that line, half-buried in the sand or mixed in with the seaweed. Use your hand or foot or a stick to push the seaweed aside, turn it over - you may find something interesting.

Good Luck and Happy Beaning!

Common Corkies

Mango


Hog Plum


Sea Coconut


Country Almond


Coconut Palm

These homely travelers float ashore waiting to be discovered.

Walk slowly.
Look down.
Don't be afraid to touch the seaweed.

Have fun!

Wonders of the Sea with Boat