What can we learn from beach?

As well as studying the impact of plastic pollution and the beauty of coastal flora and fauna, the children also learn about tidal forecasts, lunar cycles, ecology and geomorphology. They get fresh air, physical exercise, make friends and learn about teamwork.



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The sunlight soaking into our skin at the beach spikes our bodies' production of Vitamin D and serotonin, releasing all kinds of feel-good chemicals in our brains.

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Brain imaging research has shown that proximity to water is strongly linked to your brain releasing feel-good hormones, including dopamine and oxytocin.

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Beaches are also visually alluring because of their warm, relaxing color scheme. Rich, comforting palettes, such as a soft yellow mixed with shades of beige and orange, are common to beaches because of the sun and sand. So, too, are the soft blue-green hue of the ocean and light-blue tone of a clear sky.

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Top 10 Facts About Beaches!
  • It can take thousands of years for a natural beach to be created. ...
  • Sand comes from broken down minerals and rocks! ...
  • Sand comes in lots of different colours. ...
  • The longest beach is Praia Do Cassino in Brazil! ...
  • The world's shortest beach is Playa de Gulpiyuri.


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All beachcombers agree that the beach is their “happy” place. We get starry eyed when we think about our next visit there and for most, just being away from our day to day routine is reason enough to go to the beach.

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Inspirational Beach Captions
  • The ocean's roar is music to the soul.
  • Saltwater cures all wounds.
  • You can find me where the sand meets the water.
  • Let the sea set you free.
  • If there's a will, there's a wave.
  • Nothing soothes the soul like a day by the water.
  • Me and the ocean: Love at first sight.


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“The physical sensation of putting your feet in warm sand causes people to relax,” says Shuster. But it turns out there's a bit of a placebo effect happening, too. “We've been conditioned to think of the beach as peaceful and relaxing,” says Shuster.

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Breath in that salty air stirs happiness in your heart. Warm sand and tides bring a feeling of heaven. The footprints of your soul are written in sand. Waves of happiness wash over you at the beach.

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