The Seaside is a beautifully written ode to England’s cliffs, coves, pebbled shores, wide sandy beaches, salt marshes and estuaries. On these edges are holiday resorts, developed as spas in the early 18th century for medicinal bathing. The author journeys clockwise around England (from Scarborough to Blackpool) to understand the enduring appeal of seaside towns,…
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an exploration of ocean plastic (for children)
Plasticus Maritimus is a wonderful book to educate children on the threat of ocean plastic. When she was young, the author played on a beach and walked along the shore, looked at tide pools and collected fossils. But as she grew older, she noticed a new species and gave it a Latin name, to warn…
sustainably surfing the ocean waves
Whistlefish Surfers tend to be a pretty eco-friendly lot, so most are fully aware of trying to find sustainable alternatives to petrochemical surf wax and boards that leach microplastics into the sea. Download the Surfers against Sewage app to report sickness or pollution, to help them take action against water companies that don’t clean up…
comfortable natural rubber flops
Sea Sense make very comfortable natural rubber flops. Flip-flops are one of the world’s most popular shoes, as they are very cheap and comfortable. But many end up in the seas, with a good portion of ocean flops made from flop waste. Avoid brands made with plastic or old tyres (these still contain plastic that…