OPINION/GUEST COLUMN: Sand dollars and their kin on the shores of Truro. Tor Hansen. ... I was so elated to buy a special white frilled hood coral shaped like a band shell for $4, ...

Globally, coral reefs face many threats, including coastal development, sand and coral mining, destructive and excessive fishing, storms and climate-related bleaching events.

Florida’s beaches offer up a bounty of natural souvenirs, including seashells, sea glass, and sand dollars. Beachgoers can find vibrant seashells in the clear waters of Coral Cove on Jupiter Island.

Health of coral reefs written in the sand -- and visible via satellite. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 30, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 10 / 221012103156.htm.

Lagoon infilling by coral reef sand aprons as a proxy for carbonate sediment productivity. Article Publication Date. 12-Oct-2022. COI Statement. The researchers declare no competing interests.