Seashell Guide for Beachcombers
St. Lucie beaches can be more than a place of tranquility and relaxation —
it’s also a shelling enthusiast’s paradise
Jingle
Shell
Scallop
Shell
Cockle
Shell
Olive
Shell
Conch
Shell
Tulip
Shell
TIP 1 – CHOOSE THE RIGHT BEACH
Popular beaches for shelling are Walton Rocks Beach, Frederick Douglass
Memorial Park Beach & Fort Pierce Inlet State Park; however you are likely
to find a beautiful collection of seashells at any of our 21 miles of beaches.
TIP 2 – TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Many know that low tide is the best time to go seashell hunting. But, if you
go early in the morning, you are more likely to find a better assortment of
seashells —discovering hidden treasures before other beachcombers head
out — and you can enjoy the breathtaking sunrise and the cool morning
breeze coming off the ocean.
TIP 3 – THE SWASH ZONE
Be sure to always check out the the swash zone (where waves run up the
sandy slope) for seashells. This is where the sand stays wet and many shells
come washing up on shore overnight.
TIP 5 – THE WRACK LINE
The average beach-goer may not realize that the best treasures are not
always in the swash zone — they are often hiding in the line of brown plant
material (aka seaweed) that can sometimes be found along the beach. This
area is known as the wrack line. Although “crunchy,” and unsightly to some,
the wrack line is a wondrous place for treasure hunters to explore. The
observant beachcomber will find an amazing assortment of sea finds, from
sea glass and amazing seashells to unique pieces of driftwood.
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HELP KEEP OUR
BEACHES CLEAN
Next time you visit one of our beaches,
please consider bringing an ecofriendly
disposable bag with you.
Along your beachcombing journey,
you can also pick up pieces of trash
that wash up on our shores. Many of
these items (mostly plastic pieces)
may have traveled hundreds or even
thousands of miles, riding ocean
currents to reach our coast. Think
globally, act locally!
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