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Beachcombing is a fun activity to do while youre walking along the shore.
you’re able to find some real treasures that way, one of which issea glass.
This special key in of frosted, polished glass is an unintended collaboration between humans and the ocean.
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Finding sea glass can be tricky, though.
Scroll down for a crash course all about sea glass.
What is Sea Glass?
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Sea glass is frosted pieces of smooth glass found on the ocean shore.
The highest quality sea glass iscompletely smooth and frosted over.
Youll notice that sea glass comes in all sorts of colors.
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The short answer isno, the two are not the same.
Sea glass is found on saltwater beaches, whereas beach glass is on freshwater or seawater beaches.
Sometimes, it can be found on a lake, such as the Great Lakes of the United States.
The main difference between sea glass and beach glass is the appearance.
This may lead to glass with a less frosted appearance and some shiny spots still on it.
Not every beach, of course, has sea glass.
But to increase your chances of finding the colorful baubles, head to the beach aroundlow tide.
Sea glass, in general, is also getting harder to find.
The reason is that there is less glass going into the ocean because of our use of plastic.
Is Collecting Sea Glass Illegal?
If you do spot sea glass, should you pick it up?
The answer depends on where youre located.
In other places, its not expressly forbidden but is highly discouraged.
prior to beginning searching for this colorful glass, see to it you check in with the local regulations.
You dont, after all, want to upset the natural beauty of the beach youre walking on.
The excellent tumbling makes it ripe for sea glass.
The result was a plethora of sea glass.
Although it has become a very popular spot for collectors, a lot of the glass has been removed.
Youll want to bring your shoes as there is lava rock in addition to the beach baubles.
